Booker T. Washington: “In the school we made a special effort to teach our students the meaning of Christmas, and to give them lessons in its…”

From any point of view, I had rather be what I am, a member of the Negro race, than be able to claim membership with the most favoured of any other race.

The hurtful influences of the institution were not by any means confined to the Negro.

Before the end of the year, I think I began learning that those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.

I cannot remember having slept in a bed until after our family was declared free by the Emancipation Proclamation.