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About Me

My name is Booker Taliafero Washington. I was born on a plantation in Virginia in 1856, but was freed when I was 9 years of age. While working in the coal mine, I happened to overhear people talking of the Hampton Institute. I made it my goal to attend, and I worked my way through school. I graduated from Hampton and returned to my hometown to teach. Education is my true passion in life. I believe that with continued education, all races can cooperate and become equal. For this reason, I founded Tuskegee Institute in 1888, in order to help young African Americans like me improve themselves. Through hard work, compliance, and intelligence, African Americans can have an impact on white society and find equality. I am heavily criticized for my beliefs, but I remain strong in them. Through shared learning and cooperation, we can experience mutual progress.I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

My Interests

Studying, teaching, speaking, writing, participating in educational debate about the position of African Americans in society

I'd like to meet:

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Music:

jazz, classical

Television:

Discovery Channel, National Geographic, PBS

Books:

anything educational that can create constructive debate

Heroes:

Samuel Armstrong (partially responsible for my strong belief in education), Madam C.J. Walker, Frederick Douglas

My Blog

The Soul of Black Folks

I am extremely open and willing to take helpful criticism, but Mr. DuBois' attacks on me are unacceptable. Fighting and attacking each other is going to do nothing to increase our position in so...
Posted by Booker T. on Thu, 26 Apr 2007 06:06:00 PST

Atlanta

Everyone at the Atlanta Exposition seemed to be excited about my compromise. I received overwhelming support. If all goes as planned, everyone will follow my guidelines and we will soon be...
Posted by Booker T. on Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:32:00 PST

compromise

The problem between white America and black America can be solved through accomodation. If white America provides jobs for our community, we will cease our demands for equality and civil rights....
Posted by Booker T. on Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:53:00 PST

the White House

I was invited to have dinner with Mr. Theodore Roosevelt and his wife. It was quite an enjoyable experience. We discussed my ideas and his support of them. It is so refreshing to hav...
Posted by Booker T. on Fri, 27 Apr 2007 01:20:00 PST

Tuskegee

It has taken quite a bit of time to raise all of the funds and get organized, but today we finally opened the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. People were so willing and open to help th...
Posted by Booker T. on Fri, 27 Apr 2007 06:43:00 PST

Baby Boy!!

I have a new son!! Now Portia and Booker Jr. have a baby brother. I am so excited. Ernest is a healthy, beautiful boy. Olivia is also doing well. She is tired but glowing. ...
Posted by Booker T. on Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:41:00 PST