I Tested: Uncovering the Truth Behind Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies, and Bucks in American History
I vividly remember the first time I came across the phrase “Toms, Coons, Mulattoes, Mammies and Bucks.” It was in a history textbook during my high school years and I was immediately struck by its provocative nature. As a person of color, the words evoked a range of emotions within me – confusion, anger, and…
