#Washington connection mac#
Washington delivered the commencement speech at MAC entitled “Solving the Negro Problem in the Black Belt of the South”. The following year, Snyder asked again, and Washington agreed and promised that he would definitely deliver the speech this year. His friends planned for him a trip to Europe and as he was to sail out from New York on May 3 rd, he wouldn’t be back in time for the speech. He asked Washington if he would be able to speak at the commencement ceremony on JWashington agreed, but ended up cancelling the speech in April. Washington, who also had the same philosophy regarding land grant institutions.
President Snyder began to contact Booker T. He strongly believed in the land grant philosophy that aimed to empower the sons and daughters of the state’s industrial classes. President Snyder was an important advocate for a strong definition of MAC’s mission and its role in the state. While serving as the principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute in Alabama, he started becoming in contact with MAC’s President Snyder. Throughout his time of black advocacy, he had the support of all races and classes and was able to serve the community in a very influential way.
Washington was the dominant figure in the African American community from 1900 until his death in 1915. Washington left a lasting impact at Michigan State. Although his visit to the university was short, the famous Booker T.
As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, it is important to look back and highlight influential figures that contributed to the Michigan State community.
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