The world knew her as "Aunt Jemima," but her given name was Nancy Green and she was a true American success story. Born a slave in 1834 Montgomery County, KY, she became a wealthy superstar in the advertising world, as its first living trademark.
While in Kentucky, Green was employed by
Charles Walker, then an attorney and later a distinguished Circuit Judge. She
moved with the family to Chicago just after the Great Fire in 1872.
Walker heard that a friend was looking for a model for the Aunt Jemima
character, and he suggested Green who, by that time, had served the family for
many years. She was instantly recognized with the characteristics the guy was
looking for... charisma, humor, and a fantastic cook.
Green was 56-yrs old when she was selected as spokesperson for the new
ready-mixed, self-rising pancake flour and made her public debut in 1893 at the
World’s Fair in Chicago. She demonstrated the pancake mix while serving up
thousands of pancakes... and became an immediate star. She was a wonderful
storyteller, her personality was warm and appealing, and her showmanship was
exceptional.. Her exhibition booth drew so many people that special security
personnel were assigned to keep the crowds moving.
Nancy Green was signed to a lifetime contract, traveled on promotional tours
all over the country, and was extremely well paid. Her financial freedom and
stature as a national spokesperson enabled her to become a philanthropist, a
leading advocate against poverty, and a fighter for equal rights.
She maintained her job until her death in 1923, at age 89, after becoming one
of America’s first black millionaires.
This was a remarkable woman... and she has just been ERASED by race-pimping
leftists.
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