Booker T. Washington Summary

Booker T. Washington Born April 5, 1856 (Franklin County, Virginia) Died November 14, 1915 (Tuskegee, Alabama) Educator Activist Writer Booker T. Washington was the first national leader for millions ... Read more

Booker Taliaferro Washington (1856-1915), African American educator and racial leader, founded Tuskegee Institute for black students. His "Atlanta Compromise" speech made him America's major black lea... Read more

Back in the days when racism was a huge problem there were two main leaders that stepped into play to help control the issues. Even though they were completely opposite both of them made huge changes ... Read more