Teddy Roosevelt reached out to Booker T. Washington by letter at the beginning of his presidency. Library of Congress, Manuscript Division. In his first week in the White House, while the nation ...

Booker T. Washington, through his works and deeds and the sheer power of his inspirational ideas, has pulled millions of people up, including academics like us – for which we are forever grateful.

Booker T. Washington was born into slavery but rose to national preeminence. He admonished the rich to consider their responsibility to the poor, for the sake of social peace; ...

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

Educator Booker T. Washington, head of the Tuskegee Institute, was born this week in 1856. One of his most famous speeches was the Atlanta Exposition Address, which he gave on September 18th, 1895.

Booker T. Washington was a slave until he was freed in 1865. He lwent on to become a trailblazer for African American’s rights. Dr. Rush says she is proud to be his great-granddaughter.