Who was Aunt Jemiama?

Aunt Jemima was a brand of pancake mix and syrup that originated in the late 19th century, inspired by a minstrel show character who was portrayed as a stereotypical black woman. The brand was created by Chris Rutt and Charles Underwood in 1889 and was later purchased by the Pearl Milling Company. Over the years, Aunt Jemima's imagery and branding faced criticism for perpetuating racial stereotypes. In 2020, amid a broader movement for racial equality, the brand was rebranded to "Pearl Milling Company" to address these concerns and distance itself from its controversial origins.