“No greater injury can be done to any youth than to let him feel that because he belongs to this or that race he will be advanced in life regardless of his own merits or efforts.”
Quote by Booker T. Washington
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The Booker T. Washington Papers: 1912-14
This volume presents a comprehensive collection of correspondence and other writings by Booker T. Washington, focusing on the years 1912 to 1914. The documents provide insight into Washington's thoughts, strategies, and interactions with various individuals and organizations during this significant period in his life and the history of African American advancement. more
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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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