“No one can degrade us except ourselves.”
Quote by Booker T. Washington
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The Booker T. Washington Papers
This volume offers a detailed look into the life and thought of Booker T. Washington, a prominent figure in the African American community during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The collection includes his correspondence, public addresses, and personal essays, providing insight into his views on education, race relations, and economic empowerment. 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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