![]() Washington does not challenge the dominant white class, but rather seeks to assuage their guilt at enslaving his people by assuring them that blacks have no bitter feelings about their former masters. They, in turn, solicit his participation in political negotiations, such as requesting that the federal government support the Atlanta Exposition. He views all as potential helpers and is clear about his admiration of prominent white southerners. What is Washington's relationship with southern whites?ĭespite having been enslaved as a boy, Washington maintains an attitude of respect. For this reason he requires all students at Tuskegee to master a trade and to spend time doing manual labor along with studying academics. He encourages them to excel in some industry, be it agriculture, mechanics, commerce, domestic service, or some other area, and to dignify and glorify common labor. Rather than moving to the north, he advises blacks to "cast down bucket where are" (83) and establish themselves in the south, making friends with their southern white neighbors. ![]() Washington believes that industrial education is the key. ![]() How does Washington aim to lift his race out of poverty? ![]()
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