Booker T. Washington Speaking to Crowd on his Last Tour of Lousiana. Booker Taliaferro Washington (April 5, 1856 – November 14, 1915) was an American educator, author, orator, and advisor to ...

A hometown park is celebrating over a century of history, growth and tradition with a special gift from Roanoke City leaders ...

Booker T. Washington is expanding its Juneteenth celebration to a three-day event starting June 20 in honor of the 160th anniversary of emancipation.