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Booker T. Washington: “I am made to feel just as happy now when I am rendering service to Southern white men as when the service is rendered to…”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1901
I am made to feel just as happy now when I am rendering service to Southern white men as when the service is rendered to a member of my own race.
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Booker T. Washington

Editor's note · Context

In his autobiography, Washington describes his commitment to serving all people, regardless of race.

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