'B***h you think I need your permission?': Kim Kardashian prepares to do battle with Kourtney over D&G.The “woke” cancel culture has come for the Black chef on the box of Cream of Wheat porridge mix.ī&G Foods, which owns Cream of Wheat, announced it will remove the iconic image of the Black chef from its packaging because the image of a Black chef is “racially insensitive”. 'We were treated so badly: Louis Tomlinson fans rage at Red Rock organizers for not cancelling Colorado show earlier after 100 people were injured 'You've suffered with all of this': Neymar admits he 'made a mistake' in bizarre public apology to pregnant girlfriend Bruna Biancardi Hayley Atwell commands attention in a stylish red silk co-ord as she steps out in London ahead of the Mission: Impossible 7 premiere Nineties pop legend Dario G reveals he's been diagnosed with stage four rectal cancer - but vows he's 'staying positive' The overhaul of the brands is a mark of progress amid calls for an end to systemic racism across America, ignited by the death of Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day. Quaker said it will announce the new name at a later date and the overhauled pancake mix and syrup will hit shelves by the fourth quarter of 2020. The company said it has tried to update the brand over the years in a 'manner intended to be appropriate and respectful' but has since acknowledged 'those changes are not enough.' ![]() 'As we work to make progress toward racial equality through several initiatives, we also must take a hard look at our portfolio of brands and ensure they reflect our values and meet our consumers' expectations,' vice president and chief marketing officer Kristin Kroepfl said in a press release. The Aunt Jemima brand has racist origins as it comes from a vaudeville era song 'Old Aunt Jemima' and its character was based off the mammy - a black woman who worked for white families, nursing their children. Anna Robinson (pictured) poses as the character in ads The Uncle Ben character, which has been displayed on the rice products since 1946, has long been criticized for its racist origins.Īccording to the PR Museum, the term 'aunt' and 'uncle' in this context refers to how white southerners addressed older black people or African American slaves because they refused to give them courtesy titles such as 'miss' or 'mister'. The company did not specify how or when the changes will be made, but said it is evaluating 'all possibilities'. 'As we listen to the voices of consumers, especially in the Black community, and to the voices of our Associates worldwide, we recognize that one way we can do this is by evolving the Uncle Ben's brand, including its visual brand identity,' spokeswoman Caroline Sherman said in a statement. Parent company Mars, Inc on Wednesday said it was committed to 'helping to put an end to racial bias and injustices', by making changes to its branding. This came after Uncle Ben's rice announced it was 'evolving' its brand and redesigning its packaging which has long featured a black rice farmer as its logo in response to concerns about racial stereotyping. Butterworth's which makes syrup is to adjust the imagery of its packaging which is supposed to 'depict images of a loving grandmother' Let's work together to progress toward change.' 'It's heartbreaking and unacceptable that racism and racial injustices exist around the world,' Conagra's statement said. The company said it understands it actions 'help play an important role in eliminating racial bias.' 'We stand in solidarity with our Black and Brown communities and we can see that our packaging may be interpreted in a way that is wholly inconsistent with our values.' Butterworth's,' according to a statement made by its parent company, Conagra Brands. It has 'begun a complete brand and packaging review on Mrs. Butterworth's announced Wednesday afternoon it is to adjust the imagery of its packaging on its iconic syrup which is supposed to 'depict images of a loving grandmother'. The image was replaced in 1925 by the character on the box today but many feel the racist connotations remainedī&G Foods' announcement comes hot on the heels of similar moves made by other major food brands in the last day. ![]() The term Rastus is regarded as a highly derogatory term for black people today.
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