Nancy Green became one of the first prospe rous African American women in the U.S. She was born a slave in Montgomery \, KY in 1834 but\, once freed and employed as the Aunt Jemima spokeswoman \, went on to gain financial independence few African Americans and few wo men experienced at that time. \; Green used her wealth as a means to e mpower her community. She was particularly active in her church\, leading missionary trips\, investing in anti-poverty programs for African American s\, and advocating for equal rights. Though her work depended on a derogat ory racial stereotype\, her financial success demonstrates how black Ameri cans could sometimes play on and use such images to their \;advantage. Debra Faulk portrays Nancy Green in this powerful performance. . Related to last summer&rsquo\;s decision by Quaker Oats to retire the Aunt Jemima brand and logo\, Debra Faulk stated &ldquo\;I definitely support Quaker Oa ts for pulling that for everyone.&rdquo\; \; Program funded in part by Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. \;
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