“A life is not worth much of which it cannot be said, when it comes to its close, that it was helpful to humanity.”
Quote by Booker T. Washington
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Black-belt Diamonds: Gems from the Speeches, Addresses, and Talks to Students of Booker T. Washington ...
This book includes a collection of insightful speeches and addresses by the influential African American leader Booker T. Washington, focusing on his teachings and guidance to students. 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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