Selected Short Works of Booker T. Washington

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Focusing on the life and impact of a significant African American leader, this biography explores the journey of an individual who rose from slavery to become a prominent educator and adviser to U.S. presidents. As a dominant figure in the African American community from 1890 to 1915, he championed the rights and education of former slaves and their descendants during a time of severe oppression marked by disenfranchisement and Jim Crow laws. His legacy reflects the struggles and aspirations of a generation fighting for equality and justice.