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(In)famous brands that changed their names due to public pressure

What's in a name?
Uncle Ben's
Aunt Jemima
Mrs. Butterworth's
Coon cheese
Cleveland Indians
Washington Redskins
Red Skins
Chicos
Beso de Negra
Zigeuner Sauce
Sambo's
Dixie Beer
Dixie Chicks
Lady Antebellum
Slaves
Eskimo Pie
Edmonton Eskimos
Plantation Rum
Darlie
Fair & Lovely
Clean & Clear Fairness
White Perfect
Indiginous Gin
Trader Ming's
Spic and Span
Thug Kitchen
Geechie Boy Mill
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What's in a name?

Every business knows the importance of a recognisable brand. But from famous sports teams to iconic American groceries, some have attracted attention for all the wrong reasons. Amid a long-overdue push for equality and cultural sensitivity, these companies have all decided to adopt a whole new identity. Read on to discover some of the biggest brands that came under pressure to change their names and why.
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Daniel Coughlin

03 May 2022

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