Booker T. Washington
(American Educator)
- Date of Birth:
- April 5, 1856
- Date of Death:
- November 14, 1915
- Nationality:
- American
- Quote count:
- 35
- Times favorited:
- 134
Booker Taliaferro Washington was an American educator, author and leader of the African American community. He was freed from slavery as a child, gained an education, and as a young man was appointed to lead a teachers' college for blacks. From this position of leadership he rose into a nationally prominent role as spokesman for African Americans.
All quotes by Booker T. Washington 
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