13 Books That Every African-American Should Have In His/Her Home
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Up From Slavery
by Booker T. Washington
This autobiographical work details Washington’s childhood as a slave and takes the reader on a journey through his struggles and trials. He earned an education at Hampton University, established Tuskegee University and other schools, and became a philanthropist. Importantly, Washington’s book touches on the need for industrial education, learning new skills, working hard, pride and dignity.
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