is this racist to have in my home as a white person?

Yes super racist. Please get educated on black stereotypes and understand why this is offensive https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereotypes_of_African_Americans

No not at all . If I was to walk in your home and see those I wouldn’t think you are racist or be offended. Its very clear its a Jemima collection . Im more intrigued as to how you were able to find all the different ones lol

No. You aren't racist simply because you have collector items. I actually have a similar one that was my grandmother's.

I don’t really understand how it could be racist.

Get them valued! They look pretty safe and tucked away up there. It wasn’t that long ago you could collect vouchers on marmalade and send off for a doll!!! Madness!!! My parents have loads - admittedly not on display but kept somewhere safe. Don’t offend your friend

They are based on real slaves. We're talking about a time when slave women were forcibly separated from their children who were sold about the age of five.At the time those things came out, it was still routine to pay poor black people at fairs to get hit with baseballs on their faces, thrown by white patrons, to dunk them in water.Later the medical team who secretly infected many black men with the fatal disease of syphilis probably had those products in their kitchen cupboards, thinking it was hilarious that the white flour was so striking on her blackface.Those products are linked to a deeply offensive and dangerous history. If you didn't know about it, okay. But now you do. To a racist, seeing that they'd think you're a racist. To someone who completely didn't know the history, they probably wouldn't think anything.Your friend got the chills because she senses the unwholesome history, though she probably doesn't quite know the exact facts. It sounds like you're nice enough for her to bring it up, though.

Omg there's worse things for your friend to worry about. It's vintage items. That's all it is

What the fuuuuuuuuuuck This post isn't real, right? Tell me this isn't real right now... dude... wtf If this is real, omg, this can't be real tho Take that shit down.

Wow … just wow.

@Evelyn ?

@Carol💗💙 i see you liked my comment before I edited it, we are not in agreement here...

Yall know Aunt Jemima isn't even A THING anymore right? It was rebranded

@FairyMother 🦖🌸 there's an idea^

@Evelyn and idc I stand by what I said. It's not a big deal it's a collection of vintage items. My grandma's collects vintage items and has three items that this person has displayed. It's vintage items. That's all it is. I have a few black barbies I've collected does that make me racist because I'm white. This is how stupid this is. People are entitled to have a collection of whatever they think is neat. It's a collection of something. It's not that deep

The woman on here thinking they are cool and vintage and saying she should get them valued all I can say is please educate yourself. “The mascots were intended to let white consumers indulge in a fantasy of enslaved people as submissive, self-effacing, loyal and contentedly pacified”

just.. no. in the trash immediately

Im glad to see so many allies ✨😌👏🏼 this warms my heart to know how many people actually stand by us African Americans 💯especially in the times we are in now !

They are quite blatantly racist charicatures from another era. Not going to say youre racist for owning them or finding them interesting, but displaying them in your home might be sending a message you didn't intend. As others said do some research then decide

@Carol💗💙 Vintage items and barbies are nowhere near comparable to this. These are not trinkets or toys. Get real.

I’m genuinely curious what made you “love” having these so much?

I kinda think it would be more interesting to hear from what actual black people think of them instead of a bunch of white women getting offended on their behalf. Personally, I wouldn't display them but it is an interesting collection I suppose, in that it's probably very old. Maybe more something that belongs in a museum less so on display in the home.

And before anyone says "oh if you put it in a museum you're glorifying it and saying it's good" let's remember there are crime museums.

@Annie You aren't offended looking at these...? Like, they don't make you feel uncomfortable??????????

@Annie Agree, I deleted my comment earlier to let others speak on it but I also said that donating to a museum would be the best option IMO

Just playing devil’s advocate here- wouldn’t it be more racist to throw them away or not want them anymore simply because they represent a time in black history? I personally think your collection is very cool, and it’s appropriate to have it displayed in the kitchen or china cabinet. But I’m white so maybe my opinion isn’t valued on this topic. Regardless, don’t get rid of them. Consider storing them in a safe place that’s covered. Very unique collection that many folks would actually agree is cool to have.

@Annie I don’t think the other woman are getting “offended.” The other moms on here are stating FACTS. They are sharing REAL information that is behind this collection. And yes I agree I would love to hear what other black women who know the true story think of this.

as a half black person i find it very uncomfortable. if i went into someone’s house and saw that red flags would go up immediately. and to anyone saying “it’s just vintage” you really need to educate yourself

@Evelyn I said I personally would not display them. But I also am not going to be super intense when it's just someone asking a question genuinely sounding like a good person. I mean she even said "if it's racist for me to have them I'll obviously take them down." I also don't think my feelings are the important thing when it comes to this matter. If someone showed me their collection of Mexican paraphernalia I'd think it was kinda cute, and I'm part Mexican. If someone who wasn't at all Mexican was like "this is evil!" I'd probably be weirded out by that person cause it's not even their race.

wow so many different opinions on this post it actually makes me scared if i were to show u guys my huge collection of items from japan 💀 that collection is actually on the shelf adjacent to this since its larger to answer some questions: -these were a gift from my grandmother, she had them as part of a larger collection for many years -i haven’t gotten them valued and don’t plan to because i don’t want to part with them or sell them just so someone else can have them in their possession/collection -yes this post is real 😂 -yes i know they rebranded aunt jemima however that doesn’t make her not a real person and not an important part of history. just because she was rebranded doesn’t mean she was erased from history and she shouldn’t be erased!! -i love having this collection because it came from my gma who had them displayed in her home my entire life, they are also extremely rare and exclusive items that i really find beautiful despite the history during the times these were…

…being made and sold etc. and the quality on these items is just not like anything you could find or make today. these items could also become an investment but like i said i REALLY would have a hard time parting with them.

just a genuine question if i was black would they still be considered racist to have? and i would like black womens opinion on my main post and this question. is it the fact im white what makes it racist? or the actual history behind it? if you’d gone into someone’s home who was black and seen these would they give u the same feeling as coming into my home?

I think all the white women commenting trying to be all mighty need to shut up and sit down. Let those who are black women on here answer, their opinion matter’s more than some white women trying to build their weird saviour complex. Y’all are exhausting. White people always try to find a way to get involved and make it somewhat about them or thinking they know more. I’m mixed race and don’t even insert myself in my own race if it doesn’t apply to me.

Okay, so you know the history of these items... why do you want a personal collection of items rooted in slavery on display in your kitchen? Even if they were in a china cabinet or in a drawer, why do you want a personal collection in your home as if they're something to admire? Museums are specifically designed to educate and convey the gravity of the history behind the artifacts... do you not see the hypocrisy in having these in your house?

@Jasmine I will say all the black women that had commented dont have a issue, its everyone else that does . I was noticing that

@Redss have you ever seen that video where a guy dresses up in “Mexican” attire it’s not authentic but what you’d see in a Taco Bell commercial, he went around asking what people thought of his outfit and everyone that was white was super offended and disgusted - when he went to Mexico he did the exact same thing and they fcking loved it lol they were so happy seeing it, even if it wasn’t exact and all had fun with him! White people seem to think they need to be offended for everyone and it’s honestly getting tiring. I’m ashamed to be half white 99% of the time.

@Jasmine yess I remember that video !! This is exactly the same thing happening 100 percent

@Redss more people need to see that video! the women here talk about education but half of them aren’t educated themselves and will never be able to understand what it’s like to be treated for having a different skin tone. So I’m amazed they think they have an opinion

I’m mixed race (white and black African) and don’t think there’s anything racist about having that collection! Even though that image might have represented something bad in the past, I think is important to recognise that one day that was part of history and is a reminder of what it was and is not anymore! In any way this makes me uncomfortable… only proud! Cause while everyone sees slavery, I see strength! Stop getting offended for something that is not even yours to fight about! Also, whoever thinks the only place to have a collection is in a museum.. well good for you and great that is your decision to make but only in your home! Don’t come here dictating what people can or cannot put in their homes, that’s just ridiculous!

Also I’m pretty sure the people that are here trying to make a big issue out of this are the same ones that go around telling jokes and laughing at jokes about jews or black people!

My friend is black and his mom (also black) has her whole kitchen decorated with items like this, even magnets, towels, etc. Very vintage items. It was a lot. It didn’t seem to bother her? But it bothered my friend… because he told me “isnt all of this so racist?”

It doesn't matter what other people think if you like it keep out it.🤷🏾‍♀️

Looking at the pictures makes me very uncomfortable. I think the opinion of black people on this matter should be taken in higher regard. Also, as someone has said in an earlier comment, just read about why this is offensive and decide for yourself if these are images you want in your home.

Comment section is hilarious because the black women absolutely don’t have a problem with it 😂 it shows there’s a massive difference in understanding of what white ladies think racism is and black people experience as racism. Personally I would get them valued. They’re not racist and they’re in exceptional condition from the pictures 😍😍😍😍😍

People who display things like this, black face etc. usually know nothing about their origins and just think that they're 'collectors items' idk but I'd ask yourself would you openly display 'collectors items' from hitlers reign? If the answer is yes keep them up if it is no then you know what to do!

Plus they're creepy as hell why would you even want them up? Sorry just mo 🥴

@Vanessa my friends mom (shes 100% black) has a lot of items like this all over her kitchen for forever. I even met her like that. and it never bothered her. So im just confused lol

@Omolade I think a lot of people just want to hid in ignorance. Like someone else said if it was something to do with Hitler it would be a stright no. Why is it debatable for Black history. I would stay away from people that thinks this is fine.

@Aolani I don't know maybe ask her why she has them there's probably a good reason I just know I would feel uncomfortable displaying something from that time xx

@Jackie awful background unsure I could have them in my house on display casually. But sadly they do hold some value so I would sell and do something positive with the money

@Redss I usually don’t comment on post but I will add my voice because of this comment, these items are extremely offensive and I would be shock and concern if I were to go into a black person home and see them. They represents so much pain for our people, we were forcefully separated from our home land beaten, sexually abuse, humiliated and made to feel less than human. This is crazy to me that someone knowing the history would want them, And the idea that they would be valuable is crazier to me, but to each their own. I respect everyone opinions and rights to enjoy to things in their home.