Booker T. Washington: “We are compelled to get rid of every student here who is weak in mind, weak in morals, or weak in industry.”

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.

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

When they saw that I was not afraid or ashamed to work, they began to assist with more enthusiasm.

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