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Booker Taliaferro Washington

Noun:
Booker Taliaferro Washington was an American educator, author, and leader of the African American community in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Sample Sentence 1:
Booker Taliaferro Washington was born into slavery and later became one of the most influential leaders in African American history.

Sample Sentence 2:
The teachings and philosophy of Booker Taliaferro Washington emphasized economic self-sufficiency and vocational education for African Americans.

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• "Educational Opportunities for Southern Negroes" by Booker T. Washington - A collection of speeches by Washington focusing on education for African Americans.