Booker T. Washington (apr 5, 1854 – nov 14, 1915)
Description:
Born into slavery in Virginia.He learned to write and read by himself.
Was set to teach other teachers at a technical university.
He became a spokesman for the American population to accept the actual racism in the country.
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Date:
apr 5, 1854
nov 14, 1915
~ 61 years