Booker T. Washington is absolutely one of my culture heroes. His gospel of hard work, willingness, diligence and perserverance was extremely inspiring to me as I entered the work force without as much education as I wanted back in the 60s. He inspired me to work twice as hard, if necessary, to prove myself; eventually I was able to get that education and pay for it from the profits of my successful business. Thank you for your posts honoring that extraordinary American. Wish more educators, black and white, would read his biography and take a clue from it.
Absolutely. “Up From Slavery” should be required reading for EVERY American.