Kilmeade said his journey to write about the two men together in a way seldom explored began when he read Booker T. Washington's autobiography, 'Up From Slavery.' "I knew I wanted to write a book ...

Read full article: ‘Up From Slavery’: Preserving Booker T. Washington’s Franklin County roots FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – One of the most powerful and inspirational voices for civil rights has ...

At the dawn of the 20th century, two such men were Theodore Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington. One of these men had to overcome the evils of slavery, and fought for the rest of his life against ...

Brian Kilmeade’s book on the two icons is a fast-paced read that tells Booker T. Washington and Theodore Roosevelt’s stories in parallel. President Roosevelt addresses the National Negro Business ...

Complete Guide to Booker T. Washington National Monument in Virginia, including things to do, history, nearby lodging an. ...

In his compelling 1901 autobiography, Up from Slavery, Booker T. Washington, educator, celebrated author, sought after lecturerer, “race leader,” friend to two Presidents and colleague of ...

Juneteenth events at Booker T. Washington National Monument detail the life of the famous author and orator who was freed in Franklin County after being enslaved the first nine years of his life.

Booker T. Washington, born into slavery, became a prominent educator, author, and civil rights leader. As a founder of the Tuskegee Institute, Washington emphasized practical education, the ...

Kilmeade said his journey to write about the two men together in a way seldom explored began when he read Booker T. Washington's autobiography, 'Up From Slavery.' "I knew I wanted to write a book ...