By Blackthen
By Angela L. Braden
Nicknamed Blind Tom by his “handlers”, Thomas Wiggins made history by being the first African American man to perform at the White House.
Born May 25, 1949, Thomas was birthed into the harsh, dreadful institution of American slavery in the state of Georgia. Adding insult to injury, …read more
Source: Black Then
Category: BLACK ART, BLACK CHILDREN, BLACK MEN, ENTERTAINMENT, SLAVERY
