Booker T. Washington: A Legacy of Wealth and Empowerment
Booker T. Washington: A Legacy of Wealth and Empowerment Booker T. Washington: A Self-Made Man Born into slavery, Booker T. Washington rose to prominence as an educator and civil rights leader. He was also a savvy businessman who accumulated a fortune estimated at $5 million. His wealth was not his goal, but a tool to uplift the Black community. Education as Empowerment Washington believed that education was the key to unlocking economic empowerment....