Booker T. Washington: “The test of a true lady or gentleman comes when that individual is brought in contact with some one who is considered…”

These discussions showed that they understood the situation, and that they kept themselves informed of events by what was termed the “grape-vine” telegraph.

I have great faith in the power and influence of facts.

I knew that if we failed it would injure the whole race.

Even to this day I can recall accurately the tortures that I underwent when putting on one of these garments.