The Real Uncle Tom Was a Hero The term "Uncle Tom" is used all wrong. The real man, Josiah Henson, was a heroic abolitionist who escaped slavery and helped hundreds others find freedom. This is the true story behind the name. #BlackHistory #UncleTom #JosiahHenson #History Uncle Tom, Josiah Henson, Black History, Slavery, Abolitionist, Underground Railroad, American History, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Misconception, Historical Figure | Black History Unfiltered