ACCT 4221 Chapter : PAPER
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A closer look into why: booker t. washington. Booker t. washington is one of the most recognizable names in the african american progressive movement. He opened schools for african americans, accomplished individual achievements, and was a major advocate for the advancement of african americans. But, his accomplishments and esteem did not come without giving up his connection with his african. Some people categorized him as the sacrificial lamb for african americans and the push for equality. Washington"s philosophies called for african americans to accept a lower place to whites in the social and political hierarchy of america. Washington"s autobiography up from slavery, like a lot of his writings were very controversial. The white community loved his works and felt liked his philosophies were manageable among the two races. While blacks felt like he was degrading his people as a whole. To understand a man"s reason you must not look at the man, but what has molded him.
