Who was Sambo?

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Question #23314. Asked by Benjamin.
Last updated Apr 02 2017.

Nelly
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Nelly
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Well Sambo Jackson was an inventor. He invented modern ice cream.

Oct 16 2002, 10:43 AM

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Benjamin
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Benjamin

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But isn't there a Sambo (possibly fictional) who is considered a racist symbol?

Oct 16 2002, 10:53 AM

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Gnomon
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Gnomon
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There was a children's book about a small African boy called 'Little Black Sambo'. That's probably where the racist thing comes from.

Oct 16 2002, 11:17 AM

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RickF
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RickF
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'The Story of Little Black Sambo', by Helen Bannerman. See:

Response last updated by satguru on Apr 02 2017.
Oct 16 2002, 11:38 AM