McGee to evaluate O'Carroll Feb 16, 2010
Tulsa Booker T. Washington sent two players to Arkansas last year and it's a certainty that Arkansas' Garrick McGee will likely be back at his alma mater checking out the Class of 2011. One of the top prospects in Tulsa and Booker T. is lineman Dillon O'Carroll, 6-2, 280. (Arkansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
- EL CENTRO: Church presents the Rev. John Kilpatrick 0 Feb 13, 2010
PHOTO COURTESY OF BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SCHOOL Booker T. Washington School in El Centro started a campaign of collecting Coins for Haiti from January 27 to February 5. Students were able to collect 1,000 for the American Red Cross which they presented Friday. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Hogs eye Tulsa's Alexander Feb 13, 2010
Arkansas has made recruiting Tulsa a priority, and Booker T. Washington LB Derrick Alexander is one of the reasons the Razorbacks return there in 2011. Alexander, 6-2, 245, 4. (Arkansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
'Footprints' honors trailblazers Feb 12, 2010
In the words of Booker T. Washington, "Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed.". "Footprints" is an anthology of successes, for blacks and all residents of Brevard County. (Florida Today)
Students get taste of African-American writing Feb 11, 2010
Another reader, Quadir Muntaqim, a sports program director at the Booker T. Washington Community Center in Auburn, read to students about boxer Joe Louis and Auburn's first black policeman, George B. Lightfoot. Muntaqim said as a child, he developed an intense curiosity about black history. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Entrepreneurial Tightrope Feb 10, 2010
Political leader and educator Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) ... Was the entrepreneurial flame in Mr. Johnson and others like him the result of the words and philosophy of Booker T. Washington ... As we celebrate Black History Month, it is fitting to recognize people like Booker T. Washington who made folks realize that you don't need a fat bank account or a large commercial space to start a business. (USA Today -- Money)
Stanback Museum gets exhibit on historic Rosenwald schools Feb 10, 2010
To celebrate the contributions of two Rosenwald school pioneers Julius Rosenwald, the late owner of Sears Roebuck & Co., and Dr. Booker T. Washington, founder of historically black college Tuskegee University and the years of educational opportunities granted to African-Americans throughout the state, S.C. State s Stanback Museum will show an exhibition titled, Rosenwald Schools: Reflection and Revival, on loan from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, with major grant funding through... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
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Booker T. Washington High School RB Eduardo Clements worked with coach Mike Cassano at the FIU camp. And he says his understanding is that Cassano will be official as the new running backs coach at Miami this week. (Miami Sports -- Rivals.com)
Fortson leads Arkansas past Georgia 72-68 Feb 5, 2010
In addition to Jones, the Razorbacks also landed defensive tackle Calvin Barnett from Booker T. Washington H.S. in Tulsa, Okla ... We kind of have a nice in at Booker T. Washington, Petrino said. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Stew's Views: Signing Day Feb 5, 2010
" NUMBER THREE: When talking about the surprise signing of from Atlanta, Ga., Stewart said his staff had remained tight-lipped about its pursuit of the defensive back, out of fear that others might come calling if it became public knowledge. He talked about sneaking in side doors at Forte's Booker T. Washington High, so coaches wouldn't see him. He said he had even mentioned the names of other potential recruits in the area, just to throw other coaches off the track of who WVU was really after.... (BlueGoldNews.com)
DT Jones signs with Arkansas Feb 4, 2010
In addition to Jones, the Razorbacks also landed defensive tackle Calvin Barnett from Booker T. Washington H.S. in Tulsa, Okla ... "We kind of have a nice in at Booker T. Washington," Petrino said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Florida Class of 2010 Recruiting Capsules Feb 4, 2010
At 6-7 and 210-pounds, Trail from Miami (FL) Booker T. Washington has also been one of the best recruiters in the class and is another high character kid ... Quinton Dunbar from Miami (FL) Booker T. Washington will join teammate Lynden Trail in Gainesville. (FightinGators.com)
Upcoming events Feb 4, 2010
Celebrate with family, friends and spouses for a pre-Valentine's Day Dance set for February 12, 2010 beginning at 8 p.m. The event, hosted by the Booker T. Washington Alumni, will be held at the BTW Alumni Building, 216 Falls Street in Marlin. Pre-dance tickets, 8, are available by calling 883-2336, 803-5830 or 803-2255. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Day trip » Feb 4, 2010
Scouts Grade: 83 Booker T. Washington High School. Status. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Signing Day Live Feb 3, 2010
Scouts Grade: 83 Booker T. Washington High School. Status. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
ScoutTV: O'Carroll Holds the Line Feb 3, 2010
comDate: Jan 28, 2010 Junior highlight clips of Booker T. Washington High offensive lineman Dillon O'Carroll. Please or to read the rest of this story. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Calvin Barnett: His Coachs Take Feb 2, 2010
In this installment of His Coachs Take, we visit with Booker T. Washington High School interim head coach Wade Weller about Calvin Barnett, the U.S. Army All-American defensive tackle from Tulsa, Okla. Please or to read the rest of this story. (GoPokes.com)
Erie event today promotes use of earned income tax credit Jan 31, 2010
- Booker T. Washington Center, 1720 Holland St.- Community Health Net, 1202 State St.- Corry Area School District administration building, 540 E. Pleasant St., Corry. - Edinboro YMCA, 12285 YMCA Dr., Edinboro. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Louis Harlan; historian was scholar on race Jan 31, 2010
WASHINGTON - Louis R. Harlan, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian at the University of Maryland whose two-volume biography of Booker T. Washington made him one of the nation s foremost scholars of the history of race relations, died Jan. 22 at a nursing facility in Lexington, Va ... The first volume of Mr. Harlan s biography, Booker T. Washington: The Making of a Black Leader, 1856-1901, came out in 1972 and was awarded the Bancroft Prize, the most prestigious annual honor in the field of... (Boston Globe)
Renowned neurosurgeon speaks at UNCW Jan 29, 2010
One of his favorite books was "Up From Slavery," the 1901 autobiography of Booker T. Washington. The book made him realize that he was ultimately responsible for his own success, and that he needed to stop making excuses. (The Seahawk, NC)
Stay or go? » Jan 28, 2010
Booker T. Washington) to Florida. Despite those losses, Tennessee had eight early enrollees stick to their commitments, and new coach Derek Dooley will have the opportunity to salvage the remainder of the class and could finish with a top-10 ranking. (ESPN -- College Football)
South » Jan 27, 2010
Booker T. Washington), the top-rated defensive tackle in Oklahoma. Top prospect: Lewis is one of the more underrated linebackers in this class and a prospect you appreciate on film more than in a combine setting. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Video: Dunbar Excited to be a Gator Jan 26, 2010
The Gators need an infusion of play making receivers and the Miami Booker T. Washington helps fill that need. Dunbar talks a little on video about his upcoming big move to Gainesville. (FightinGators.com)
More of this story Jan 26, 2010
On the girls side, Jenks took first place with 168 points, while the Lady Bruins finished third, behind Booker T. Washington, with 87 points. the Bruin boys won the 400 freestyle relay, manned by the foursome of Austin Bryant, Colton Krause, Kyle Thomas and Trevor Rietfors. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Oklahoma Prep Scores Jan 25, 2010
Booker T. Washington 61, Stillwater 47 ... Booker T. Washington 44, Tulsa East Central 37 ... Booker T. Washington 61, Stillwater 47Kingfisher Tournament. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Football: USA vs. the World rosters set Jan 22, 2010
Christian, will implement a spread offense to take advantage of rangy wide receivers like Quinton Dunbar (Booker T. Washington [Fla ... Qunton Dunbar, Miami Booker T. Washington, WR, 6-3, 170, Miami, Fla, (Florida). (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
The Elephant Stays Red Jan 20, 2010
Arkansas is scheduled to have a few recruits on campus this weekend, including a pair of Razorback commits fronm in wideout/defensive back (5-11, 180) of Tulsa Booker T. Washington and linebacker (6-5, 225) of Fort Gibson. Also expected in are defensive tackles (6-2, 300) of Junction City and (6-2, 310) of Booker T. Washington. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Kemit-sponsored mayoral debate open to all Jan 20, 2010
Kemit described himself as an advocate not for black separatism but for black self-sufficiency as espoused by Booker T. Washington, which he said benefits society generally. "I do believe that a lot of racism and discrimination still exists and its incumbent on our people to feed ourselves, clothe ourselves, educate ourselves, defend ourselves, and medicate ourselves," he said. (NJ.com -- Times)
Highlights: Nation's Top 10 H.S. defensive end recruits Jan 19, 2010
Height: 6'5" Weight: 236 lbs According to rivals.com, McCray has committed to Virginia Tech. 8 Lynden Trail Booker T. Washington (Miami, Fla.) Height: 6'7" Weight: 220 lbs. According to rivals. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ride Free, Clean and Green: Savor Dallas and Centennial Fin Wine and Spirits Offer Complimentary Shuttle Service to Savor Dallas Jan 19, 2010
A portion of the proceeds benefits the North Texas Food Bank and Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Savor Dallas also funds a scholarship for a deserving chef to attend culinary school, which is administered through the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Classmate Remembers Dr. King As 'M.L.' Jan 19, 2010
She and the civil rights leader were co-valedictorians at Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta. King "gave everybody a name," she said, calling her "Lonchincas.". (KCRA 3, CA)
A rare honor Jan 18, 2010
Mr. Lattimore made great contributions and William and Helen were instrumental in the Booker T. Washington Center, William was the director for over 30 years. On the state level he is still known by many people as Mr. NAACP.. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Trail Glad to be Part of the Class Jan 18, 2010
By Fightin' Gators Recruiting AnalystDate: Jan 17, 2010 Miami (FL) Booker T. Washington standout Lynden Trail took his official visit this weekend to the University of Florida. Trail, a 6-8 and 207-pound defensive end, has tremendous upside, and for him, Gainesville is home away from home. (FightinGators.com)
Dunbar said he's all set for Florida Jan 18, 2010
Whether coach Urban Meyer returns next month or by next season doesn't seem to concern four-star wide receiver Quinton Dunbar much because the Miami Booker T. Washington prospect said he's confident Meyer will get back to the Gators soon. Read what else Dunbar said about his visit right here. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
Trail puts in the work during official visit Jan 18, 2010
Booker T. Washington four-star defensive end Lynden Trail, it was more like another day at the office. Trail, the No. 123 rated prospect in the nation, said that since he had been to Florida many times in the past, there wasn't a whole lot new to be seen, but there was still work to be put in. (Florida Sports -- Rivals.com)
CORA MAE ALEXANDER SMITH Jan 16, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010. Cora Mae went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 13, 2010 at Williamsburg Village Nursing Home in DeSoto. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Consuela Lee, jazz pianist; established arts school; 83 Jan 16, 2010
In 1893, armed with a degree from Booker T. Washington s Tuskegee Institute, Edwards founded a log-cabin school in one of Alabama s poorest areas. By 1918, the school, known as the Snow Hill Institute, owned 24 buildings on more than 1,900 acres and had between 300 and 400 students pursuing both academic subjects and vocational training. (Boston Globe)
DSHS to hold another round of H1N1 flu shot clinics in Rosebud-Lott and Marlin Jan 14, 2010
The Marlin clinic will be held on January 25 at the Booker T. Washington Alumni Center, 216 Falls Street, from 11 a.m.. 7 p.m.. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Barnett stars for West Jan 14, 2010
Booker T. Washington Committed to Oklahoma State Barnett surprised a lot of people with his play this week. He showed up in San Antonio looking a little out of shape and that showed at times with a couple of injuries during the week but when he was in, he was a force. (Oklahoma State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Art Centre Theatre kicks off 2010 Season Jan 14, 2010
Are the remarks about President Obama made by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid racist. Acting on stage are Area High School Students: Aidan Barker (seated Front), Catherine-Cable Barber, Michelle Casto, Audrey Betz, Haley Brown, Calvin Leipens, Dillon Pritchett, Katherine Ingram. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Finishing Strong Jan 14, 2010
That includes UA commit (5-11, 180) of Tulsa Booker T. Washington and commit and Booker T. defensive tackle (6-3, 300). Theres also the Hawaiian trio of linebackers (6-3, 210) and (6-2, 225) and cornerback (5-10, 175). (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Education was 'a gift' Jan 14, 2010
Rosenwald and Dr. Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee University (Alabama) worked in partnership to make the vision of improving educational opportunities for blacks a reality. At the Great Branch site, the former teacherage has been transformed into a community center, basketball courts cover the site where the school s workshop one stood and remnants of the foundations remain of the cannery and privy. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
More Local News Jan 13, 2010
Despite millions in grants and commitments from community-improvement agencies, Booker T. Washington neighborhood remains deeply troubled. Yet, some people manage to survive. (Florida Today)
SunStateFootball Top 100: 51-60 Jan 12, 2010
DE , Booker T. Washington. At 6'7, Trail has elite height, it is his frame that is the focus of discussion. (KnightsNews.com)
When Did the Word Negro Become Taboo? Jan 12, 2010
Colored was the preferred term for black Americans until WEB DuBois, following the lead of Booker T. Washington, advocated for a switch to Negro in the 1920s. (DuBois in his writings, but it wasn't his term of choice. (Slate)
View the complete 2006 ESPNU 150 » Jan 10, 2010
6'2" 177 Booker T. Washington H.S. (GA) 26 87 OLB 6'0". 230. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Ed Fraim Named Bud Metheny Recipient Jan 10, 2010
His 1968-69 Crusader basketball squad went 34-4 defeating four Eastern District teams including powerful Booker T. Washington at the Norfolk Arena as well as finishing fourth in the prestigious Alhambra National Catholic Invitational Tournament. His success led to the renaming of the gymnasium in his honor in 1980. (Odusports.com)
2008 UL Lafayette Ragin Cajuns Jan 10, 2010
(Booker T. Washington HS) Caught 30 passes for 520 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior ... Three-year starter at Booker T. Washington High School ... (Booker T. Washington HS). (CollegeInsiders.com)
2008 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Season Jan 10, 2010
Miami, FL (Booker T. Washington). Brandon McLeroy. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Chicago in the News Jan 10, 2010
There were photos of Booker T. Washington playing with his grandchildren, there were letters from Harry Truman, Goldsby said. Every time I opened a box, I found something of historical significance. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Was Harry Reid Right? Jan 10, 2010
Even a cursory knowledge of black history suggests colorism shapes which blacks attain leadership positions (I'm looking at you Booker T. Washington, Frederick Douglass, W.E.B. Du Bois and Douglas Wilder). So, given all the evidence that Reid was right, what's he apologizing for. (Slate)
2008 Wake Forest Demon Deacons Jan 10, 2010
Lost to Miamis Booker T. Washington in the state championship game in 2007, 23-15. Had a 92-yard run against Lincoln. (DeaconSports.com)
Top recruiters Jan 10, 2010
Atlanta is a very important area for Auburn (parts of the metro area are less than an hour from the campus) and Taylor landed his first major commitment from the area in Under Armour All-American (Booker T. Washington). Give Taylor credit with making a strong evaluation on Goodwin, who didn't have the buzz of other players, but is a four-star-rated prospect and the No. 23 overall prospect in the country. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Miami (Fla.) Jan 10, 2010
Booker T. Washington H.S. (FL) ... Booker T. Washington H.S. (FL) ... Booker T. Washington H.S. (FL). (ESPN -- Recruiting)
