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Taylor woman says racial slur was written on toy shipped by Amazon
Read full article: Taylor woman says racial slur was written on toy shipped by AmazonTAYLOR, Mich. A Taylor woman said she received an Amazon package for her daughters birthday that came with offensive language written on it. And shes received several gifts through Amazon the last few days, with more to come. However, Davis said a package she received Thursday with a Cry Babies doll inside had the word Cry replaced with the N-word. My heart started racing so fast instantly when I saw the word, Davis said. An update on the story is anticipated to be published after Amazon completes its investigation.
After 130 years, Aunt Jemima will vanish from packaging
Read full article: After 130 years, Aunt Jemima will vanish from packagingNEW YORK (AP) After more than 130 years, Aunt Jemima is being removed from packaging for syrup and pancake mix. Quaker Oats company is changing the name and marketing image of the 131-year-old Aunt Jemima pancake mix and syrup. The new packaging will hit shelves by the fourth quarter of 2020. We recognize Aunt Jemimas origins are based on a racial stereotype. Activists and consumers are demanding that companies take a stand against racial injustice or stand to lose their business.