Painter emerges from adversity with a smile Apr 11, 2008
The five-star big man from Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Va. didn't look like a five-star. (Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Will ESPN televiseGa.-Fla. showdown? Apr 11, 2008
Northside, Georgia's AAAA champion in 2006 and 2007, will play Booker T. Washington of Miami in a game Sept. 5 or Sept. 6, Northside coach Conrad Nix confirmed Thursday. Game promoters are working to have the game televised on ESPN2 or ESPNU.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Obama or Not, America Still a 'Racist Nation' Apr 10, 2008
In 1911, former slave Booker T. Washington prophetically wrote about "black leaders" like Cleaver, Jackson and Sharpton: "There is (a) class of colored people who make a business of keeping the troubles, the wrongs, and the hardships of the Negro race before the public. Having learned that they are able to make a living out of their troubles, they have grown into the settled habit of advertising their wrongs -- partly because they want sympathy and partly because it pays. Some of these people do... (Townhall.com)
Jose Jose is good, good Apr 10, 2008
Booker T. Washington High School OL Jose Jose was one of the elite rising juniors invited to last weekend's Nike Camp at UM. And he has some high praise for the University of Miami. Read on for everything he's talking about. (Miami Sports -- Rivals.com)
Norfolk Widow Shares Story of Fallen Soldier Apr 10, 2008
"I am here today to tell you about my husband, Staff Sgt Jeremiah McNeal. It is important for me to show was not another number. He was a son, a brother, a husband, a father and my best friend. Jeremiah was born in Norfolk and graduated from Booker T. Washington and proudly joined the National Guard. He joined to support his family and to better himself and his community and the Commonwealth. He was proud of his service and he enjoyed his life in the guard. He was very, very happy about serving... (WTKR.com, VA)
One of Georgia's best visits Athens Apr 10, 2008
This star out of Atlanta (GA) Booker T. Washington was in Athens for G-Day and he talks about it here. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
SPIKE LEE UNLEASHED: 'I AM FOUR GENERATIONS REMOVED FROM SLAVERY'... Apr 9, 2008
The Hollywood Reporter: Risky Biz Blog: Mo' Better Spike. The Hollywood Reporter - Top stories. (The Drudge Report)
Mother Knew Best Apr 8, 2008
Famous children include Frank Lloyd Wright, Booker T. Washington, Colin Powell, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Henry Fonda, Norman Vincent Peale, Douglas MacArthur. Courage. (Suite101.com)
Oliver acquainted with challenges Apr 8, 2008
Dr. Kenneth Oliver, principal of Booker T. Washington High School in Tuskegee, was the final candidate to come before the board ... Oliver stated the year he became principal at Booker T. Washington, the school went from meeting 0 of 13 Adequate Yearly Progress goals to 12 of 13 ... Oliver also showed board members in a PowerPoint presentation Thursday night how the graduation rate increased at Booker T. Washington from 78 percent in 2006 to 92 percent in 2007. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Top 20 games in '08 Apr 8, 2008
The entry titled "Hottest high school football games coming in 2008," and any of the comments about it. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Partnership to preserve places of black opportunity Apr 8, 2008
educator Booker T. Washington, Rosenwald schools became the beating heart of many black neighborhoods in the Jim Crow era. People who had limited options gathered there for seminal events baby showers, wedding receptions, funeral repasts. (USA Today -- News)
U of M Fans React to Player Suspension Apr 4, 2008
Allen one of only two Memphians on the U of M basketball team was a stand out at Booker T. Washington High. There have been a few bumps since then. (WREG.com, TN)
Memphis OL takes in Jr Day at Ole Miss Apr 3, 2008
Ole Miss Rebels Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. com covers Ole Miss athletics. (OleMissInsider.com)
DBs stand out at Houston NUC Apr 2, 2008
Also performing well at quarterback was sophomore of Booker T. Washington High School. Perro (5 feet 11 , 171 pounds) had a 4. (Houston Sports -- Rivals.com)
Art motivates life Apr 1, 2008
Murphy also serves as a member of Leadership Cayuga and sits on the executive committee of the Auburn-Cayuga chapter of the NAACP, as well as the boards of the Booker T. Washington Community Center, Branches (the former Family Wellness Institute) and the local Human Rights Commission. Murphy believes his role within each organization is to offer balance. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Obama pastor dispute shows racial divide is still wide Apr 1, 2008
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON " gottadobetter220 wrote on Mar 31, 2008 2:28 PM:" Is Jeremiah Wright running for President. Since he is not I also don't understand what the big deal is about the comments he made. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
In Tackling The Trouble With African Spirituality Apr 1, 2008
Feature Article of Tuesday, 1 April 2008. Feature Article of Tuesday, 1 April 2008. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Hobdy among finalists to lead county schools Mar 28, 2008
Kenneth P. Oliver-Oliver is principal of Booker T. Washington High School in Tuskegee. He also served as an assistant principal for Opelika City Schools from 1998-04. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
12 comments Mar 28, 2008
But consider the "talk" about race by former slave turned educator/author Booker T. Washington in his book "Up From Slavery" -- written in 1901, a mere three and a half decades after the end of slavery ... Chris M., AtlantaMar 27, 2008 @ 09:20 AMWas in the book store a few years ago and came upon Booker T. Washingtons biography 'Up From Slavery ... Since then Booker T. Washington has been one of my heros. (Human Events Online)
Inside Preps Mar 26, 2008
The Canes nabbed another top recruit Wednesday afternoon by signing Miami-Booker T. Washington cornerback Brandon Harris, a five-star recruit who had been considering Florida, Ohio State and LSU, among others ... No. 28 Brandon Harris (Booker T. Washington, Fla. (The Palm Beach Post)
Investigation into Auburn fire's cause continues Mar 25, 2008
Colon and Smith had left their house to take their three children to the Booker T. Washington Community Center and found their home on fire when they returned less than five minutes later, the couple said. "They lost everything," Gary Mann, the director of emergency services for the Cayuga County Red Cross said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Final five named in 'Super' search Mar 25, 2008
Kenneth P. Oliver-Principal of Booker T. Washington High School in Tuskegee. Gary Quick-Administrative Assistant for Barbour County Schools. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame 2008 Class Announced Mar 25, 2008
Williams won state championships at three different Columbia-area schools --- Booker T. Washington, Flora twice, and Lower Richland --- while compiling more than 500 victories and sending Xavier McDaniel, Tyrone Corbin and Leon Benbow to the NBA. ... He won state titles at Booker T. Washington (1970), Flora (1981,1986) and Lower Richland (1999) high schools ... Williams also coached Leon Benbow at Booker T. Washington; Benbow went to play for the NBA's Chicago Bulls. (Clemsontigers.com)
Auburn family loses home to fire Mar 24, 2008
The couple had left their house to drop their children off at the Booker T. Washington Community Center and returned home five minutes later to find their home on fire, Smith said. Corcorin said he would contact the Red Cross on behalf of the family who have no idea what they're going to do. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Smiles abound at hunts for eggs Mar 23, 2008
Across town, at Herman Field at the Booker T. Washington Center, another crowd of children eagerly awaited the. start of the seventh annual Men With A Purpose Men's Club Easter Egg Hunt. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The All-SNH Boys' Basketball Team Mar 23, 2008
In a win-or-go-home regional game at Booker T. Washington in BTW's old bandbox of a gym that's intimidated teams more experienced than KF, the Bulldogs made five turnovers and won by a point. In the second half, under the pressure of the BTW defenders and 80 percent of the crowd, KF repeatedly took more than a minute, on a couple possessions up to 2:30, off the clock in a display that would've made Dean Smith and Pete Carrill nod in approval. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Companies to help Mayor's Youth Program Mar 22, 2008
Eros Davis, a junior at Morehouse College and a 2005 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, benefited from Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin's program to help young people get into colleges and prepare for careers ... "She came to my high school, but no one listened. They thought she was running for re-election or something," said Eros Davis, a 2005 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dallas mayor appoints Forsythe-Lill to Arts District post Mar 20, 2008
Under Hallum's watch, the Arts District has seen the creation of the , DISD's expansion of the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, and he helped shepherd the Center for Performing Arts from a concept on paper to steel and cement. Related Industry News. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Pearlie Lee Williamson Mar 19, 2008
Mr. Williamson attended Booker T. Washington High School and was a graduate of Caswell County High School, Class of 1966 ... Mr. Williamson attended Booker T. Washington High School and was a graduate of Caswell County High School, Class of 1966. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Some See Connecticut Reflected In Obama Speech Mar 19, 2008
"Going all the way back to Booker T. Washington, and his doctrine of self-reliance for blacks, there has been a deeply separatist strain in the thinking of the black community. "Because racism was considered so ingrained in America, so the thinking went, blacks had to go it alone and be apart. But Obama's speech was a call to move away from this past. (FOX61, CT)
The story of Mingo Sanders: Fort Missoula Bicycle Corps' most famous member not forgotten Mar 18, 2008
Roosevelt had also attempted to maintain the black vote during his presidency by keeping such southern black Republicans as Booker T. Washington as his close advisers. Washington, the distinguished black educator and founder of the Tuskeegee Institute in Alabama had earned a prominent place in American political circles, and was consulted by Roosevelt on "negro" issues. (Missoulian, MT)
North Shore sends three to Space City Classic Mar 18, 2008
McGinty started at quarterback for the Red squad and lead them to a victory with the assistance of the classics Most Valuable Player, Joshua LaBum, fullback from Booker T. Washington High School. Listed by another newspaper as their Most Outstanding Offensive Player, he evaded multiple tackles and connected with LaBum for a 32-yard play in the third quarter that set up a 1-yard touchdown run from LaBum. (North Channel Sun, TX)
New Hope goes for top spot in the state Mar 15, 2008
New Hope, which hasn't lost since a 72-56 decision to Booker T. Washington of Memphis, Tenn ... New Hope was 14-8 after the loss to Booker T. Washington and in addition to that setback the Trojans suffered losses to Antioch of Tennessee, Helen Cox of Louisiana, Scott County of Kentucky and Putnam City of Oklahoma. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Teacher sues city for $2.5 million Mar 15, 2008
A Booker T. Washington Elementary School teacher is suing the city for 2. 5 million because she believes that the school's failure to tend to mold problems made her and some students in her class sick. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
George Michael and Kenny Goss Have Faith in the Class of 2008 Mar 8, 2008
You no longer need to remember symbols. Simply type in a company name or stock symbol for instant results. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
It’s time to Focus Mar 7, 2008
Last year, the Wave lost in the first round of the state tournament to Booker T. Washington. The Wave will have a welcomed addition against the Eagles big man John Holleman who got injured in the Jan. 18 game against Prince George. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Gospel group sure to have fans humming, clapping Mar 7, 2008
He remembers being compelled to jump off the former Booker T. Washington High School stage during his first performance in Suffolk many years ago. Apparently, Tucker's dramatic movements were not unusual during the Hummingbirds' performances. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
2007-2008 All-Eastern Region boys' basketball teams Mar 7, 2008
G - Desmond Lee - Booker T. Washington, 6-3 Jr. ... C - Deshawn Painter - Booker T. Washington, 6-8 Jr.. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
The Bulldogs' path to the state's elite eight Mar 7, 2008
Feb. 25 at Booker T. Washington. King's Fork 44, Booker T. Washington 43. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Lady Bulldogs face a big challenge in Tulsa Washington Mar 7, 2008
But thats the case for the Altus High Lady Bulldogs when they travel to Yukon on Thursday to play top ranked Tulsa Booker T. Washington in the first round of the Class 5A State Basketball Tournament. Tip off is set for 7 p.m.. (Altus Times, OK)
Bickham resigns as principal at Elgin Middle School this week Mar 7, 2008
Glenell Bankhead, the assistant principal at Booker T. Washington Elementary School, will assume the principal's position at Neidig Elementary School. The assistant principal position at BTW Elementary School will be filled at a later time. (Elgin Courier, TX)
Gillam encourages families to study genealogy together Mar 7, 2008
Matter of fact, Booker T. Washington came up here in 1892 and stood outside one of the churches and told a crowd of people that it was the best place for Negroes to live in America at that time. "You live in an area rich with resources, rich with knowledge and rich with potential," he said. (Dowagiac News, MI)
American Airlines Hosts Destination Travel Lounge at Savor Dallas 2008 Mar 6, 2008
Savor Dallas also generously supports these charities: North Texas Food Bank, Greater Dallas Restaurant Association Culinary Scholarship Fund, and the Arts Magnet Building Campaign for Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Savor Dallas 2008 is presented by Fetzer Vineyards, and is sponsored by Market Street, 10 Cane Rum, Red Rock Winery, Ghost Pines, Frei Brothers Reserve, San Pellegrino, Acqua Panna, Bombay Sapphire Gin, American Airlines, American Airlines... (PR Newswire)
High cost of books means same old story for kids Mar 6, 2008
Carolyn McLoughlin, holds a Booker T. Washington biography with outdated language at Harmony Hill Elementary School in Cohoes ... Another book is a biography about Booker T. Washington that talks about "Negroes." McLoughlin explains she keeps it on the shelves because it is the only biography she has on the former slave and noted black educator/author. (Albany Times Union)
Milton Harp, 71, pioneer firefighter Mar 5, 2008
The Atlanta native graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1954 and spent four years in the Navy. After he returned to Atlanta, Mr. Harp held several jobs until he and 15 other African-American men were hired to work out of the new Station 16 on Simpson Road. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Let Freedom Ring Mar 2, 2008
The students will perform the plays for Mack Benn Jr. and Booker T. Washington elementary school students on March 10 and 11. There also will be an evening performance for the public. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Bulldogs vs. Hornets, Part IV: With state tourney on the line Feb 29, 2008
KF went on to beat top-seeded Nansemond River in the final, Denbigh in the first round of the Eastern Region Tournament, then on Tuesday, Eastern District champs Booker T. Washington 44-43 at BTW.. The Hornets' trek through the regional bracket has been a 78-72 win against Peninsula No. 2, 20-4 Warwick and a 66-56 win at Bayside. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Boca Raton NUC afternoon session recap Feb 28, 2008
53 shuttle, and 9'3" broad.The OL MVP and Strongest Man Award went to sophomore of Booker T. Washington High School in Miami. Measuring in at 6-foot-2 and 355-pounds, showed amazing feet and hands for a player of his size, and completely dominated during individual drills and one-on-ones. The huge lineman also ran a 5.53 40, 5.20 shuttle, and had 20 reps on 185-pounds to win the Strongest Man Award.Also winning two awards was sophomore QB of Cardinal Gibbons High School. Aside from winning the... (UAB Sports -- Rivals.com)
EISD enrollment climbs well past peak Feb 28, 2008
The total includes 1,019 at Elgin High, 30 at Phoenix High, 763 at Elgin Middle School, 621 at Booker T. Washington, 655 at Elgin Elementary and 639 at Neidig Elementary School. Enrollment at Phoenix remains steady while enrollment has increased at every other campus in the district. (Elgin Courier, TX)
Traffic flow to new middle school concern of Trustees Feb 28, 2008
Design work is completed for the HVAC systems at Booker T. Washington and Elgin elementary schools and Baird Williams was to have an estimate on that work last week. Copyright. (Elgin Courier, TX)
Council names downtown committee Feb 27, 2008
Also in the black history month vein, Luman-Bailey talked about her recent trip to the Tuskegee University, founded by Dr. Booker T. Washington. Harris gave the citizens an update on his fight against the proposed ethanol plant on the Exeter site. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
KF beats Bookers 44-43, Bulldogs now a step from states Feb 27, 2008
NORFOLK - Control, composure, confidence, visiting basketball teams are tested in those areas as much or more than in their actual basketball skills when they have to go into a full gym at Booker T. Washington. In the Eastern Region quarterfinals last night, King's Fork, a team almost entirely of juniors and sophomores, a team two seasons removed from a two-win season, passed with excellent grades in each category to take a 44-43 victory and advance to Friday night's semifinal at Churchland High... (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Heroes, in their words Feb 26, 2008
Booker T. Washington ... Booker T. Washington dedicated himself to the idea that education would raise his people. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
BOTH KF SQUADS ADVANCE TO TONIGHT'S QUARTERS Feb 26, 2008
Each King's Fork team plays again tonight, the boys are visiting Norfolk's Booker T. Washington (14-10), the defending Eastern Region champion, and the girls are hosting Wilson (22-4). Not surprisingly, Monday's boys game was the more competitive contest. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Words, Words, Words: The Decline of American Eloquence Feb 25, 2008
She combined the best attributes of both Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois, that is, an eye for the practical and an unswerving dedication to liberty ... She combined the best attributes of both Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois, that is, an eye for the practical and an unswerving dedication to liberty. (Townhall.com)
Man's quest to document black history Feb 24, 2008
Among his first purchases were the books "Up from Slavery" by Booker T. Washington, "God's Trombones" by James Weldon Johnson and a biography of George Washington Carver. As he grew older, Blockson's hunts for books at the Salvation Army and Goodwill led to searches at more rarefied shops. (MSNBC -- Race)
Vicious cycle Feb 24, 2008
He identified more with Booker T. Washington, the accommodator, than W.E.B. Du Bois, the activist. Both black leaders claimed him, but Balf suggests when his wounds hurt the most Taylor was drawn to Du Bois. (Boston Globe)
Twiggs Candidates Signs Defaced Feb 23, 2008
sign belonging to Booker T. Washington, a candidate in ... Booker T. Washington faces Milton Sampson in a. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
HAROLD JACKSON: Harry S. Truman, yes, black history icon Feb 20, 2008
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Monday Back in Time 02-18-2008 Feb 19, 2008
The Hi-Y and Tri Hi-Y Clubs of Booker T. Washington High School sponsored a special western film comedy, Melody Ranch with Roy Rogers. Two new Hale County directors of the Plains Cotton Growers elected at the conclusion of the Soil Fertility meet are J.O. Bass Jr. of Edmonson and John McQuien of Plainview. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Most endangered Texas landmarks identified Feb 18, 2008
Booker T. Washington School, Wellington: A two-room structure believed to be the first brick school for blacks in West Texas. First Christian Church, Santa Anna: Built in 1901, it is the oldest church building in Santa Anna and it is still used on Sundays for Bible study. (USA Today -- Travel)
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Booker T. to be a pipeline for UM in 2009? Feb 18, 2008
Miami Booker T. Washington High School was kind to the Hurricanes this year, with three standout players inking scholarships. Now some rising Booker T. Washington seniors are hoping the Canes will be kind to them. (Miami Sports -- Rivals.com)
Florida stars show up at Five-Star Academy Feb 18, 2008
Booker T. Washington sent one of its stars of the future in offensive lineman. The massive lineman tipped the scales at a whopping 355 pounds and measures in at 6-foot-2 but as he proved a day earlier at the National Underclassman Combine, he can move very well for a player of his size. (Boston College Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sports heroes twice honored Feb 17, 2008
There are the others: Herb St. John, an All-America guard at Georgia on Wally Butts mid- 40s teams; Earnest Byner and Richard Dent of NFL football; Tree Rollins of NBA basketball; Elmore Smith of Macon and NBA basketball; Norman Carter of high school basketball and L.C. Baker of coaching, at Booker T. Washington High School. L.C. Baker relates to an age when coach referred to the person who was the whole staff, and usually every sport. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
