The Truth About "Uncle Tom" (It's Not What You Think)

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We’ve all heard the term “Uncle Tom” used as an insult—a label for a Black person seen as a traitor to their own people. It’s a phrase deeply embedded in pop culture, shaped by books, films, and everyday language. But where did it come from? Who was the real Uncle Tom? #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #canadianblackhistory #history #podcast #uncletom #uncletomcabin #slavery #slaveryhistory #slave #minstrel #blackfacts #jimcrow #blackface

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We’ve all heard the term “Uncle Tom” used as an insult—a label for a Black person seen as a traitor to their own people. It’s a phrase deeply embedded in pop culture, shaped by books, films, and everyday language. But where did it come from? Who was...

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