Paula Deen, a once-beloved television personality, has been attempting to win back the hearts of the public following a series of deeply disturbing racist exposes a few years ago. Here is an overview of the entire scandal.
Deen Admits To Using Racial Slurs
June 19, 2013 — Deen admits using the n-word in the past during her deposition in a case brought against her by Lisa Jackson, the former general manager of her Savannah, Georgia restaurant Uncle Bubba’s Seafood & Oysters.
During the same deposition, she also stated, “We simply don’t use that word anymore.” Things have changed in the south since the 1960s. In addition, my children and brother oppose the use of this term to describe cruel or unkind behavior. as well as me.”
Deen Allegedly Desired That Her Black Employees Serve As Slaves.
June 19, 2013 — Jackson reportedly alleged Deen wanted her African-American staff to behave in a particular manner at a wedding she was preparing. “It was rather remarkable. This restaurant symbolizes a certain moment in American history… After the American Civil War, during the American Civil War, before the American Civil War… Not only black men but also black women… I believe they were slaves “During a deposition, Deen was cited by Radar as mentioning the party.
A spokeswoman for Deen later told TMZ: “Ms. Deen does not condone or find acceptable the use of racist epithets. She eagerly anticipates her day in court.”
