Program Description
Booker T. Washington was the most prominent African American educator and orator of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born a slave, Washington rose to a position of political power and social influence as the principal of the Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, Alabama. Millionaires and presidents asked for his advice. Booker T. Washington was one of the best-selling authors of his time, and his books continue to sell to this day. Catapulted into international fame following his 1895 Atlanta Address, Washington worked tirelessly to help African Americans succeed by promoting the benefits of self-help, hard work, and a practical education. Please join author and editor Liz Coursen as she explores the fascinating life of Booker T. Washington, including the just-wait-till-you-hear-it "tea with the Queen" story.
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