Thanks for the feedback, it's much appreciated. Definitely, since we're on the eve of Booker T. Washington's passing( Nov.14), I felt it imperative to provide readers with some history on his accomplishments as well as his strategies.
I feel that he was a progressive voice in the progress of the race, and should receive more credit for Tuskegee as well as his speaking abilities.Much of my time is spent in bettering the community, and attempting to organize( as stated in the OpEd), the people.
I'm elated that this week is TeachIn and it allows me the opportunity to speak to groups of children of variant backgrounds and communities, but what they share in common is the world before them and their desire to find their fit in it.
Nov.18 marks the anniversary celebration of the birthday of Sojourner Truth(1787), who I feel was another soldier in the fight for our progress. If led, I feel that I'll pen a piece on her as well. I'm very interested in discussing and sharing history with you.
-Devin
P.S. What genre of books do you read most? ( I ask for the reasons of seeing if we have additional common ground in terms of literature).
On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 6:20 PM, Michael Rodriguez <fireryphoenix@hotmail.com> wrote:
Devin,
This is an excellent article! I do also think that Booker T. Washington is misunderstood. His contributions to African Americans and Americans in general are many and invaluable. Some South African blacks brought some of his teachings back to South Africa. Unfortunately, they did not work out well for attempting to bridge white and black relationships. Even elite black and non-elite black relations soured. The eventual overthrow of apartheid came from the assistance of radical black theology, similar to what happened in the Civil Rights movement in the U.S. However, that is not to say that everything for blacks ended well.
I believe that perhaps black theology and W.E.B. Dubois should be the impetus for initial change and the demand for equal rights and fair employment, school, and housing opportunities. Then, Washington's teachings should play a part in sustaining black progress.
I would love to continue the conversation. You are a great writer.
Miguel
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2012 11:49:30 -0500
Subject: {PBJFlorida} Latest Edition of Mr. Heflin's Commentary
From: devin.heflin@gmail.com
To: pbjflorida@googlegroups.com
Hello,I believe that this column on Booker T. Washington may be of interest to the organization. Feel free to share with the members of the group. I'm interested in hearing their thoughts.Sincerely,Devin HeflinThe Orlando Times
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