[WebFocus]

When I was in the Philippines, I was quite surprised to see their elementary schools teaching about some great self-made men in American History. Among them ... George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and .... ( I was quite surprised to see this man’s name )... Booker T. Washington!

Do our schools ever teach the story of Booker T. Washington anymore? Just wonder...

[CitizenM]

Interesting question. There were many blacks who became successful througout our American history, and who were accomplished in their professions or the military. It seems, however, all today's students learn about are the ones who were/are connected with the civil rights movement. And, even among those, it seems the ones revered and imitated the most are the antagonists, rather than the peacemakers, or those who possessed admirable traits and could serve as true heroes or examples.

MLK seems to be the only one who has been held up with esteem who was not so much of an angry, bitter reactionary as he was more of an idealist and uniter. I think he truly cared about his people, more than he cared about fame and becoming rich by playing the "race" card. I don't feel he ued the people of the black race in an attempt to just gain power and control over them. I would have loved to have had a discussion with him. I think of him as an honorable man who struggled to fix things right and lead by a good example.