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Booker T. Washington

In 1896, Harvard University awarded Booker T. Washington with an honorary master of arts degree. He was invited to deliver an address to a group of Harvard alumni. He took the opportunity to speak about the gradual improvements being made to racial disparities in the South. A former slave and leader in the African-American community, Washington felt optimistic about the future of race relations but still felt his people needed additional help to achievetheir true potential. Author - Booker T. Washington. Narrator - Ron Chatnam. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 1900 Booker T. Washington ©.

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United States

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In 1896, Harvard University awarded Booker T. Washington with an honorary master of arts degree. He was invited to deliver an address to a group of Harvard alumni. He took the opportunity to speak about the gradual improvements being made to racial disparities in the South. A former slave and leader in the African-American community, Washington felt optimistic about the future of race relations but still felt his people needed additional help to achievetheir true potential. Author - Booker T. Washington. Narrator - Ron Chatnam. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 1900 Booker T. Washington ©.

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English


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