Booker T. Washington was born into slavery and denied an education. After Emanciptation Proclamation it was his desire to obtain an education; he wanted something better for himself and his race. He states that because of slavery, African Americans became skillful in areas that the slaveholers weren't skillful in. Washington doesn't tell of the horrible stories of slavery but of how despite slavery (bondage) a man can move forward in his life.

Washington sat out on a journey to go to school with very little money and having no place sleep. When he finally arrived at his destination, he didn't have any money. In spite of this and many obstacles Washington had determination and didn't give up.

After reading Up From Slavery, the reader will have a better understanding about the conflict between Washington and W.E.B. DuBois in regards to education.

Up From Slavery--Booker T. Washington became the founder of Tuskegee Institute, educator, orator, and author. Slaves (African Americans) were seen as inferior and uncivilized. Booker T. Washington wanted African Americans to be viewed differently and believed that obtaining an education was essential to all African Americans