BOOKER T.

April 5, 1856 - November

WASHINGTON 14, 1915

By: Kayla Ross, TLC Class of 2024

INTRODUCTION
Booker T. Washington was a pioneering educator and
advocate for African American advancement in the late
19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his
emphasis on vocational training and self-reliance.

CONTRIBUTIONS
Washington established Tuskegee Institute in 1881, which
provided practical education and vocational training for
African Americans in the post-Civil War South.

CONTRIBUTIONS
He promoted vocational training as a means for African
Americans to gain economic self-sufficiency and social
advancement, emphasizing skills in agriculture, trades,
and industry.

CONTRIBUTIONS
In his famous speech in 1895, Washington
articulated the Atlanta Compromise, advocating for
African Americans to temporarily accept
segregation and focus on economic advancement
through education and entrepreneurship.

CONTRIBUTIONS
Washington's philosophy centered on self-help and hard
work, encouraging African Americans to demonstrate their
worth through productivity and contribution to society.

CONTRIBUTIONS
Washington wrote several influential books and delivered
numerous speeches advocating for African American
education, economic empowerment, and civil rights.

CONTRIBUTIONS
His contributions to education laid the groundwork for
the development of African American education
institutions and the civil rights movement, inspiring future
leaders and activists.

CONCLUSION
Use this last text box to conclude and sum up your
infographic report. Be sure to cite your sources below,
under 'references.' Always cite, even when reporting in
your own words.