Dube expresses that he thinks a lot of Mr. Wheeler, but expresses to Russell that he isn’t ‘Tomming’ (reference to Uncle Tom). What does this reference mean? (Chapter 9)

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This is from the "let the circle be unbroken book'

Asked by Simone C #759679 on 3/10/2018 2:54 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 3/11/2018 3:03 AM

Answered by Aslan on 3/11/2018 3:03 AM

Tomming means being submissive to white people.