The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute

The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, founded in 1881 by Booker T. Washington in Alabama, was a pioneering educational institution for African Americans. It focused on vocational training and practical skills, emphasizing self-reliance and economic independence in a segregated society. The school aimed to empower its students through education in trades, agriculture, and home economics, helping them gain better opportunities. The institute became renowned for its commitment to education and produced notable alumni, including scientist George Washington Carver. Today, it is known as Tuskegee University, continuing its legacy of promoting higher education and social advancement.