What year was the Tuskegee Institute founded?
1885
1879
1890
1881
Answer
The Tuskegee Institute, now known as Tuskegee University, was established in 1881 by Booker T. Washington in Tuskegee, Alabama. Its mission was to provide education and practical skills to African Americans in the post-Reconstruction era, empowering them to contribute to society and overcome racial barriers. The institute offered vocational training and higher education, becoming a prominent center for African American education and leadership development.
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