Up From Slavery (eBook)
179 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654739252-1 (EAN)
Booker T. Washington emerged from the chains of slavery to command a position of influence and respect on the national stage. Grappling with the barriers of systemic racism, his ascent to leadership as an educator and orator illustrates the nuanced dynamics of race relations in postbellum America. His advocacy for vocational education as a means of uplift for the black community is rooted in his own path to intellectual freedom, a journey he meticulously chronicles in this seminal work. His close relationships with major figures of his time, and his controversial role as an advisor to US presidents, infuse his memoir with historical gravitas.
Recommended for readers interested in American history, civil rights, and the power of education, 'Up From Slavery' is more than a tribute to Washington's indomitable spirit. It is a cornerstone of African-American literature, providing a lens through which to examine the evolution of black identity and agency at a critical juncture in history. Washington's dedication to the upliftment of his people resonates as an inspiring blueprint for self-determination and serves as an essential read for anyone invested in the roots of social change.
Booker T. Washington (1856–1915) stands as a seminal figure in African American history, his life journey emblematic of the American dream surmounted through sheer resolve and intellectual acumen. Washington emerged from the shadows of slavery, having been born into bondage in Virginia, and through determination, he rose to become a leading educator, orator, and advisor to several U.S. presidents. His autobiography, 'Up From Slavery' (1901), remains a staple in American literary canon, providing not only a candid view of the African American life post-Emancipation but also a blueprint of Washington's philosophy on self-help and self-reliance as means to advance the race within the post-Reconstruction era. Washington's advocacy for vocational education led to the establishment of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, a beacon of practical learning and empowerment for African Americans during a time of pervasive segregation and disenfranchisement. His written works reflect his often controversial accommodationist approach, advocating for economic progress over immediate civil rights gains. A masterful rhetorician, his 'Atlanta Compromise' speech delineated his stance on social separation but economic integration, a view that later faced criticism from other African American leaders. Despite the debates over his legacy, Washington's influence within the pantheon of African American leadership and literature is undisputed, and his contributions continue to precipitate discussions on racial advancement and education.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 13.11.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945 |
Schlagworte | 19th century slavery narrative • African American autobiography • Black History Month • Booker T. Washington biography • Civil War • Dreams From My Father • educational reform history • emancipation and education • historic African American figures • influential black leaders • Long Walk to Freedom • Malcolm X • Martin Luther King • Obama • oprah • post-Civil War America • racial uplift narrative • The New Jim Crow • The Underground Railroad • tuskegee institute |
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