Equality in Education
4th Grade: Booker T. Washington
Booker Encounters Segregation
Eliminating Inequality
Dignity In Work
What does it mean to be an active citizen?
Booker encouraged Black people to recognize that there is dignity in all kinds of work, whether it’s farming or writing poetry, and not to let their challenges overshadow the opportunities available to them. Dignity means being respected for who you are and what you believe in.
While some people, like W.E.B. Du Bois, had different ideas and called for political action, Booker’s influence as a speaker and thought leader made him the most important figure in the Black community at that time.
Booker's Lasting Legacy
Why was Booker T. Washington considered an important figure in the Black community?
Booker was a very important person. He was so influential that the President invited him to the White House in 1901. Booker passed away in 1915, but his legacy lives on. He showed us that no matter where you come from or what you look like, you can succeed in life with hard work and determination. Today, we have many opportunities, and it is up to us to make the most of them.
Think About It!
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Why are education and hard work important?
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Why do you need to work hard in school?