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In Up from Slavery, Booker T. Washington shares his remarkable journey from the bondage of slavery during the Civil War to the heights of educational achievement and leadership. This powerful 1901 autobiography recounts the trials and triumphs he faced in pursuit of knowledge at the Hampton Institute and his mission to establish the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. Washingtons narrative highlights the vital role of educators and philanthropists who championed the cause of education for African Americans and Native Americans. He emphasizes the importance of instilling dignity, manners, and ...

Journey into the inspiring life of Booker T. Washington, one of the earliest African American leaders who emerged in the aftermath of the Civil War. Born to a slave woman in Virginia, his life took a turn when his mother moved them to West Virginia following emancipation. Rising to prominence, Booker championed the cause of education, leading the Tuskegee Institute for over three decades and collaborating with other universities. Advocating a balanced approach to uplift African Americans, he focused on education and entrepreneurship. However, behind the scenes, he was an active force in ...

Help your children develop moral character with this updated, 30th anniversary edition of the perennial classic The Book of Virtues. Almost 3 million copies of the Book of Virtues have been sold since it was published in 1993. It is one of the most popular moral primers ever written, an...