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Nancy Green. Remember her name. She was the epitome of the American dream -- a success story, rags to riches, work and grit, charm and grace. But political correctness removed Aunt Jemima from product branding.

She was born a slave in Montgomery County, KY in 1834. She became a wealthy superstar in the advertising world, as its first living trademark.

At 56, culinary entrepreneurs selected Green as spokesperson for a new ready-mixed, self-rising pancake flour. She made her debut in 1893 at a fair and exposition in Chicago. She demonstrated the pancake mix and served thousands of pancakes, and became an immediate star. She was a good storyteller. Her personality was warm and appealing, and her charisma 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 leading advocate against poverty and in favor of equal rights for folks in Chicago.

She maintained her job until her death in 1923, at age 89. She died as one of America's first black millionaires, admired, respected, accomplished.

Nancy Green was a remarkable woman... and has just been ERASED by the politically correct, thought police.

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