Topic: Aunt Jemima

The family of Lillian Richard, one of the women who portrayed Aunt Jemima for decades, expressed dismay over Quaker Oats' decision to retire the brand. Richard was considered a local hero in Hawkins, Texas, and her family argues that removing the image erases her professional legacy. The segment also notes the irony of a Lenin statue being erected in Germany while American historical figures are being removed.

Quaker Oats, a subsidiary of Pepsi, announced the retirement of the 130-year-old Aunt Jemima brand, citing its origins in racial stereotypes and the antebellum plantation era. The decision follows a New York Times article by Dr. Riche Richardson calling for the removal of the image. Other brands including Uncle Ben's rice and Haribo's blackface-shaped licorice are also facing similar pressure to remove racially insensitive iconography.