Booker T. Washington was born into slavery in Virginia in the 1850s. When he was about 9 years old, ... A U.S. half dollar was minted from 1951 to 1954 with his likeness.

The Franklin County native was born into slavery and rose to become a prominent figure for African American education.

It is easy to envy Booker T. Washington. One of the most famous and respected men of his time -- white or black -- for 20 years he was the bellwether of progressive race relations in America, his ...

Dallas’ Booker T. Washington High School is celebrating 100 years, 45 as an arts magnet The school, which got its start way back in 1922, before becoming a major breeding ground for the ...