In the context of American history and literature, the characters "Sambo" and "Uncle Tom" have become emblematic of specific racial stereotypes rooted in the era of slavery.
To most of us, the phrase “Uncle Tom” is synonymous with a Black person who has sold out their race. The character Stephen from Django played by Samuel L. Jackson, is a perfect example of someone commonly referred to as a “Tom.” In actuality, the term “Sambo” better fits the characteristics we often ascribe […]