Kellogg, Eugenics, and Race

This chapter explores the troubling legacy of John Harvey Kellogg's involvement with the eugenics movement and the Race Betterment Foundation. It highlights the long-lasting effects of his controversial policies, including support for forced sterilization and racial bias in medical treatment, particularly against women of color. The discussion also touches on the ironic commercialization of Kellogg's values in modern sugary cereals, contrasting his extremist beliefs with contemporary societal norms.