Message to Harvard: We are Coming
By Booker T. Washington
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ISBN: 9781644080603
In 1896, Harvard University awarded Booker T. Washington with an honorary master of arts degree. He was invited to deliver an address to a group of Harvard alumni. He took the opportunity to speak about the gradual improvements being made to racial disparities in the South. A former slave and leader in the African-American community, Washington felt optimistic about the future of race relations but still felt his people needed additional help to achievetheir true potential.
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Summary
Summary
In 1896, Harvard University awarded Booker T. Washington with an honorary master of arts degree. He was invited to deliver an address to a group of Harvard alumni. He took the opportunity to speak about the gradual improvements being made to racial disparities in the South. A former slave and leader in the African-American community, Washington felt optimistic about the future of race relations but still felt his people needed additional help to achievetheir true potential.
Author
Author Bio: Booker T. Washington
Booker Taliaferro Washington (1856–1915), founder of Tuskegee Institute, was a leading educator, author, and statesman who rose from slavery to become internationally famous.
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| Available Formats : | Digital Download |
| Category: | Nonfiction/History |
| Runtime: | 0.08 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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