Tolson corrects Farmer Sr. when he uses the term "Anglo-Saxon" instead of "white" because the term "Anglo-Saxon" specifically refers to the Germanic tribes who settled in England in the 5th and 6th centuries, and is often associated with notions of cultural and racial superiority. Tolson likely wants to challenge and disrupt Farmer Sr.'s assumption of white superiority by pointing out the problematic connotations of the term "Anglo-Saxon" and urging him to use a more neutral term like "white" instead. By correcting Farmer Sr., Tolson is advocating for a more inclusive and accurate understanding of race and identity.
