Aunt Jemima Fans Sound off After Brand Model's Family Speaks out Against Logo Chage

In the wake of Quaker Oats deciding to change its Aunt Jemima logo following backlash for racial insensitivity, Vera Harris, whose great aunt was Lillian Richards otherwise known as the model of the logo, expressed her disappointment in the decision. While saying she understood the reason behind the decision, she fears that this may diminish her legacy.

Harris said on Fox News that "if her legacy is swept under the rug and washed away, it's as if she never was a person." Richards took the opportunity simply because it was a job and a way to support herself and her family, Harris explained. "She was an intelligent, young, vital, beautiful Black woman that took the job," she added. Quaker Oats isn't the only company that came under fire for its brand logo. Uncle Ben and Cream of Wheat also revealed that changes would be coming to logos that have racist ties. This movement comes after Land O'Lakes previously removed its Native American woman from its packaging.

After hearing Harris' response to her great-aunt being removed from the brand, many people took to Facebook to share their support in what she stated. Here is a look at some of the most noteworthy responses that poured in.