Booker T. Washington: A Visionary Leader In African-American History
Booker T. Washington, born into slavery in 1856, emerged as one of the most influential African-American leaders of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His life and work were dedicated to advancing the economic and educational prospects of Black Americans in the post-Civil War era. Washington’s philosophy of self-reliance, vocational education, and gradual progress left an indelible mark on American history, though his ideas were often met with both praise and criticism.
Early Life And Education
Booker Taliaferro Washington was born on April 5, 1856, in Hale’s Ford, Virginia. His mother, Jane, was an enslaved cook, … Continue