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Tuskegee Institution
Helped establish the Tuskegee Institution and became principal. The purpose of this was to advance the job skills and academics of African Americans. Washington believed that more responsible and productive African Americans would influence movement toward equality. -
Atlanta Compromise
Washington publicly spoke of his beliefs on race relations at the Atlanta Compromise. He explained that he blacks should accept social segregation as long as they are allowed their rights to economic progress, education, and justice in courts. -
National Negro Business League
An organizations created by Washington with the purpose of promoting interests of African American businesses. -
Dinner with President Roosevelt
Washington was personally invited by Theodore Roosevelt to join him in the White House for a meal. This caused a huge controversy between both white and black citizens. The white people were furious because of the equality this dinner may have offered, while some blacks felt betrayed. -
Up from Slavery
This book, written by Washington, explains his personal experience of being a slave child in the Civil War to overcoming obstacles and obtaining an education. -
His Influence
Washington was very influential in advancing racial inequality. He had many different opinions on equality itself, but he wanted what was best for African Americans. By 1913, Washington had made his impact but lost much of his influence. -
Washington Dead
Booker t. Washington had died at the age of 59 from congestive heart failure. -
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Influential Speaker
Booker t. Washington was the most influential speaker of his time for black Americans. His goal was to achieve equality by urging black people to become educated and skilled.