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jan 18, 1856 - Booker T. Washington (1856-1915)

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Booker T. Washington. A former slave. Encouraged blacks to keep to themselves and focus on the daily tasks of survival, rather than leading a grand uprising. Believed that building a strong economic base was more critical at that time than planning an uprising or fighting for equal rights.

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jan 18, 1856
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~ 169 years ago