“No white American ever thinks that any other race is wholly civilized until he wears the white man’s clothes, eats the white man’s food, speaks the white man’s language, and professes the white man’s religion.”
Quote by Booker T. Washington
Work
Three African-American Classics: Up from Slavery, The Souls of Black Folk and Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
This compilation includes 'Up from Slavery' by Booker T. Washington, 'The Souls of Black Folk' by W.E.B. Du Bois, and 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass' by Frederick Douglass. These texts provide a historical account of the struggles and triumphs of African Americans in the United States, reflecting on issues of race, identity, and social justice. more
Author
Booker T. Washington
Booker T. Washington was an influential African American educator, author, orator, and advisor to several U.S. presidents. He was a prominent figure in the African-American community during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his advocacy of vocational education and economic empowerment for African Americans. Washington founded the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, which evolved into Tuskegee University. He emphasized the importance of self-help and economic independence over immediate political and social reforms. more
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