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Eskimo Pie Is Getting Name Change!

I forgot about these to be honest!  I used to eat them every Sunday at my Nana and Pop’s after Sunday dinner.

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I forgot about these to be honest!  I used to eat them every Sunday at my Nana and Pop's after Sunday dinner.

  • After nearly 100 years, the chocolate covered vanilla ice cream bar is getting a new name.
  • The company that makes the treat says, "We are committed to being a part of the solution on racial equality, and recognize the term is derogatory."
  • Recently other brands such as Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben's announced they are also changing names because they are considered racially offensive.
  • The trend comes as demonstrations against racial injustice continue around the world.
Nicole Michalik is the afternoon drive host on 925XTU. She has been with the station for the past 5 years and was named CRS New Face of Country Music. Nicole always had a strong love for pop-culture and has been working in entertainment since her college internship. As a content creator for 925XTU, Nicole writes articles on Philly happenings, sports, celebrity relationships, pop culture moments and anything else she finds fun and exciting!