Washington taught himself to read and write and became a believer in the power of education. When a plan was formed to create an institution to train African- American teachers in Tuskegee, Alabama, Washington was chosen to be its president. The Tuskegee Institute was a huge success and a highly respected place of learning. Washington was friendly with many wealthy white business people, who donated money to support Tuskegee. Those relationships were controversial, with some black leaders objecting to Washingtons closeness to people who supported slavery. Although his methods were debated, there is no denying that Washington was a strong supporter of education who spent his life preaching and living the philosophy that education and hard work were the keys to success.
Moorland-Spingarn Research Center, Howard University Booker T. Washington Educator - Statesman The enjoyment of all the privileges that will come to us must be the result of severe and constant struggle rather than artificial forcing. Go back to the All-Star index The Web site is brought to you by The Journal Times Newspapers In Education Program (NIE) Black History Month Calendar All Stars Activities ... Study Guide Providing educational tools to classrooms - Every Day! | |
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