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Week 46
November 12 - November 18
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Booker T. Washington
Credit: Emory Douglas |
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Booker T. Washington Dies;
by: Dr. Clint Wilson
The passing of Booker T. Washington in 1915 marked the end of an era -- which began in 1895 with the death of Frederick Douglass -- wherein many considered the sage of Tuskegee to be Black America’s leading spokesman.
Washington’s well chronicled life was known to many Americans who had read his autobiography, ''Up From Slavery,'' and his philosophy on the issue of race relations was both admired and despised. But none could doubt the level of success Washington achieved in a lifetime and the continuing legacy of his beloved Tuskegee Institute.
Countless Black males were, and are, named ''Booker T.'' in his honor and Americans who lived at the time of his death knew Washington’s mark on U.S. history was indelible. Black newspapers, of which Washington was a contributor and user, captured the historic event for their readers.
Buried Amid Scenes Of His Early Struggles;
Thousands Mourn as Last Tribute Is Paid Over Remains of Dr. Booker Taliaferro Washington
TUSKEGEE, Ala., Nov. 18 -- The biggest tribute ever given a Southerner was given Dr. Booker Taliaferro Washington at his funeral here Wednesday. More than 8,000 people, White and Colored, rich and poor, from the lowliest farm and the richest Fifth Avenue mansion crowded in and around the school chapel to pay homage at the bier of the greatest product of South in the century.
Every mode of locomotion was used in conveying the sorrowing hosts to Tuskegee. They came in special Pullmans, ...
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