Quaker Oats is retiring the more than 130-year-old Aunt Jemima brand and logo, acknowledging its origins are based on a racial stereotype.
"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," the company said in a statement first obtained by NBC News.Aunt Jemima's appearance has evolved over time. The brand's origin and logo is based off the song"Old Aunt Jemima" from a minstrel show performer.
PepsiCo bought Quaker Oats in 2001. There have been repeated calls for the company to change the logo. In 2017, the husband of the late B. Smith called on the company to change it and said it was the epitome of"female humiliation." After a nationwide reckoning on race following the death of George Floyd in police custody, companies are making changes. Read MorePepsi hasn't yet revealed a new logo or brand name for the breakfast items. That will debut in the fall.
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