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Black-owned Michele's Syrups sales boom after Aunt Jemima controversy

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Black-owned Michele's Syrups sales boom after Aunt Jemima controversy
Michele Hoskins' business had always been in the shadow of one of the largest brands in the syrup category - until now.
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