These companies are changing their branding due to racial stereotypes
Aunt Jemima, Cream of Wheat and Uncle Ben’s are joining other prominent companies across the country to change or evolve their brands to eliminate racially stereotyped branding.
Aunt Jemima, Cream of Wheat and Uncle Ben’s are joining other prominent companies across the country to change or evolve their brands to eliminate racially stereotyped branding.
Cream of Wheat parent scrutinizes iconic chef logo after racism complaints
B&G Foods, Inc., the owner of Cream of Wheat, has become the latest company to revisit its branding, following complaints on social media that its century-old logo of a black chef had racist origins.
B&G Foods, Inc., the owner of Cream of Wheat, has become the latest company to revisit its branding, following complaints on social media that its century-old logo of a black chef had racist origins.
Mrs. Butterworth's undergoing 'brand and packaging review' after Aunt Jemima, Uncle Ben's announce redesigns
Conagra said it is intended to evoke the images of a “loving grandmother” but acknowledged that the packaging might be problematic.
Conagra said it is intended to evoke the images of a “loving grandmother” but acknowledged that the packaging might be problematic.
Hours after Aunt Jemima change announced, Uncle Ben's rice says it will 'evolve' brand
The re-branding comes amid renewed calls for racial equality in America.
The re-branding comes amid renewed calls for racial equality in America.
Aunt Jemima brand to change name and remove image from packaging due to racial stereotype
Quaker Oats said the company recognizes that "Aunt Jemima's origins are based on a racial stereotype."
Quaker Oats said the company recognizes that "Aunt Jemima's origins are based on a racial stereotype."
7-Eleven Day canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic, but chain still giving out free July Slurpees
The nationwide chain said that it would be donating a million meals to Feeding America instead on July 11.
The nationwide chain said that it would be donating a million meals to Feeding America instead on July 11.
Florida gas prices top $2 but level off
Average gasoline prices in Florida have topped $2 a gallon for the first time since March, but fears about another surge in COVID-19 cases could head off continued price increases.
Average gasoline prices in Florida have topped $2 a gallon for the first time since March, but fears about another surge in COVID-19 cases could head off continued price increases.
Walmart tests self-checkout only in lieu of traditional cashier lanes
A Walmart in Fayetteville, Arkansas is reimagining the shopping experience during the coronavirus pandemic by using self-checkout counters only, in lieu of traditional cashier lanes.
A Walmart in Fayetteville, Arkansas is reimagining the shopping experience during the coronavirus pandemic by using self-checkout counters only, in lieu of traditional cashier lanes.
Nearly 43,000 pounds of ground beef recalled due to E. coli concerns
The beef was manufactured in New Jersey and shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The beef was manufactured in New Jersey and shipped to retail locations nationwide.
Band-Aid adds line of bandage colors to represent different skin tones
In response to the ongoing protests that have erupted in response to systemic racism in America, Band-Aid has announced additions to its product line by offering colors that match different skin tone in order to “embrace the beauty of diverse skin.”
In response to the ongoing protests that have erupted in response to systemic racism in America, Band-Aid has announced additions to its product line by offering colors that match different skin tone in order to “embrace the beauty of diverse skin.”
Starbucks updates policy on Black Lives Matter apparel following backlash
Starbucks had reportedly sent a memo to employees that outlined the store’s policy against wearing Black Lives Matter-related apparel in the workplace.
Starbucks had reportedly sent a memo to employees that outlined the store’s policy against wearing Black Lives Matter-related apparel in the workplace.
Tampa City Council votes to redirect some development funds to impoverished neighborhoods
A call to end economic disparity was heard in Tampa City Council Thursday.
A call to end economic disparity was heard in Tampa City Council Thursday.
Dow sinks 1,800 as virus cases rise, deflating optimism
Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street Thursday as coronavirus cases increase again, deflating recent optimism that the economy could recover quickly as lockdowns ease.
Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street Thursday as coronavirus cases increase again, deflating recent optimism that the economy could recover quickly as lockdowns ease.
Trump administration opposes $600 unemployment benefits extension
The Trump administration opposes a Democratic proposal to extend a $600 per week federal unemployment benefit approved in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Tuesday.
The Trump administration opposes a Democratic proposal to extend a $600 per week federal unemployment benefit approved in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Tuesday.
'Amazon 4-star' store to open at The Mall at Millenia
These stores, which are starting to sprout up across the country, feature popular Amazon products.
These stores, which are starting to sprout up across the country, feature popular Amazon products.
Scammers pretend to be COVID-19 contact-tracers to get personal information from victims
Local health departments are using contact tracing to slow the spread of COVID-19. It is basically informing people they may have been exposed after being in contact with someone who tests positive for the virus.
Local health departments are using contact tracing to slow the spread of COVID-19. It is basically informing people they may have been exposed after being in contact with someone who tests positive for the virus.
Insurance telemarketers fined $225M for a billion robocalls
Over more than four months in early 2019, the FCC said, these telemarketers faked the number their calls displayed in caller ID with intent to deceive consumers; purposefully called people who are on the Do Not Call list; and called people's mobile phones without getting permission first.
Over more than four months in early 2019, the FCC said, these telemarketers faked the number their calls displayed in caller ID with intent to deceive consumers; purposefully called people who are on the Do Not Call list; and called people's mobile phones without getting permission first.
Report: Cracker Barrel to test selling alcohol at select Florida locations
You may soon be able to have a mimosa with your breakfast at Cracker Barrel.
You may soon be able to have a mimosa with your breakfast at Cracker Barrel.
Company sold fake N95 masks on Amazon for 20X list price, lawsuit alleges
A seller on Amazon is accused of selling N95 masks that were "fake, defective and damaged."
A seller on Amazon is accused of selling N95 masks that were "fake, defective and damaged."
As Florida reopens, gas prices begin to creep back up
AAA spokesman W. D. Williams said he expects prices will top $2 a gallon in the next week or two.
AAA spokesman W. D. Williams said he expects prices will top $2 a gallon in the next week or two.