Up from Slavery to Tea with the Queen: The Amazing Life of Booker T. Washington

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Booker T. Washington was one of the most prominent African American educators and orators of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, rising from slavery to a position of power and influence over the course of his lifetime. After the Civil War, Washington worked tirelessly to help African Americans by promoting his strong beliefs about the benefits of self-help, hard work, and practical education.

Please join author and editor Liz Coursen to explore the fascinating life of Booker T. Washington.