The Future of the American Negro

Written by Booker T. Washington

Narrated by Bill Andrew Quinn

This outline of Booker T. Washington's ideas about African Americans in the early 1900s is a necessary listen for anyone interested in American history.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dreamscape Media
• Release date: Dec 9, 2021
• ISBN: 9781666529821

Booker T. Washington

Booker T. Washington (1856–1915) was a prominent figure in the African American community and a champion of higher education. He was born into slavery and obtained freedom shortly after the Emancipation Proclamation. As a child, he worked manual jobs to help support his family, but aspired to receive a formal education. He enrolled in Hampton Normal Agricultural Institute in Virginia and thrived as a student. After graduating, Washington embarked on a career as a lecturer and leader of the Tuskegee Institute. He also worked as a political advisor to presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Taft.