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Booker T. Washington's fame helps state's tourism industry: COMMENTARY
From: Charleston Gazette
Date: 20020625
Author:Ed Peeks
Booker T. Washington's legacy works today for West Virginia's tourism industry, attracting African-Americans to spend tourist dollars for the pleasure of scenery, serenity and hospitality offered by the Mountain State.
The Middle States African Studies Association held a four-day conference last week at West Virginia State College. Delegates greeted the arrival of Freedom Trek III, a journey by those from Tuskegee University to Washington's boyhood home in Malden.
The founder of Tuskegee Institute in 1881 was the main topic of discussion at the conference. He was the theme of papers on "The ...
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