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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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