Political Quotes

Booker T. Washington: “When the Louisiana State Constitutional Convention was in session, I wrote an open letter to that body pleading for…”

On the record
When the Louisiana State Constitutional Convention was in session, I wrote an open letter to that body pleading for justice for the race.
Said by
Booker T. Washington

Editor's note · Context

Washington recalls writing an open letter to the Louisiana State Constitutional Convention, advocating for justice for African Americans.

Share

More from Booker T. Washington

Jan 1, 1901

The more I come into contact with wealthy people, the more I believe that they are growing in the direction of looking upon their money simply as an instrument which God has placed in their hand for doing good with.

gutenberg.org
Jan 1, 1901

This country demands that every race shall measure itself by the American standard.

gutenberg.org
Jan 1, 1901

The great human law that in the end recognizes and rewards merit is everlasting and universal.

gutenberg.org
Jan 1, 1901

We try to keep constantly in mind the fact that the worth of the school is to be judged by its graduates.

gutenberg.org