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Posted this in another thread but since it was slightly off the topic, I did not want folks here to miss it.

Most Black people don't really understand the meaning of the term Uncle Tom and so use it out of context.
Have a view of video below to find out why from a brother who does a lot of research and reading.

David Carroll: The true Meaning of the terms "Sell Out" and "Uncle Tom"
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/UNFGHidcbYo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/UNFGHidcbYo</a>
Please go to 16:30 in video for explanation of the origin and meaning of Uncle Tom
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De higher a monkey climbs is de less his ass is on de line, if he works for FIFA that is! ;-)

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Here is another video giving a review on the book Uncle Tom's Cabin.

Being Called Uncle Tom Is a Compliment
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/Jd2wH7W3h48" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/Jd2wH7W3h48</a>

Based on the character in Harriet Beecher Stowe's book, "Uncle Tom's Cabin", being called an uncle tom is a compliment. It's amazing how this kind, honest, honorable Christian character has been turned into something derogatory.

The book "Uncle Tom's Cabin" shaped the opinions of many people before the Civil War. This book told of the cruelty and evil of slavery. It no doubt had an influence on people worldwide.

Link to download the free ebook for those interested: http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/203
« Last Edit: April 17, 2014, 09:50:59 PM by Socapro »
De higher a monkey climbs is de less his ass is on de line, if he works for FIFA that is! ;-)

 

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