The Awakening of the Negro

Released: August 26, 2020
Length: 23 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: MuseumAudiobooks.com

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Booker T. Washington's essay "The Awakening of the Negro," published in 1896, is a semi-autobiographical account of his efforts to uplift African Americans through education and industry. He describes the humble beginnings of Tuskegee Institute and emphasizes the importance of industrial education for the development of the South. The essay highlights the role of community, philanthropy, and a strong work ethic in achieving progress.

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