A Chief Lieutenant Of The Tuekegee Machine
A Chief Lieutenant Of The Tuekegee Machine
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Born in 1873 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, his parents had been slaves in Mississippi. Banks spent his entire life in the state during an era of racial discrimination and violence. Banks thought that during this time period black people believed that black’s who had strong relations to white families with lots of money were considered to be a different type of Negro. A Charles bank was one of the best known men of race. He believed the south was a natural habitat of the Negros. A Charles bank is a perfect example of what hard work really means in our society for black African American. Many people look up to him and his loyal service that he did throughout his life. Banks embraced the philosophy of uplift through self-help, racial cooperation, and economic development popularized by Booker T. Washington. Banks wrote a letter to Booker T. Washington explaining his relationship between him and the Clarks. He stated that if a Negro has a relationship with the opposite race, then you could have the opportunity to have a lot of things in your favor. He also told him that you could have a normal relationship with them, without the harsh feeling of hatred as many other blacks felt there was. Banks felt very strongly with his points because he realized how close and sincere the relationship between him and the Clarks were. Another thing that triggered Banks’ way of feeling was a certain newspaper article. It was about Leland Hume of Nashville who was a southerner who had different experiences with black people over the years. After reading this information Banks began to see himself as what he called the new Negro. Within that letter Banks also began to feel that blacks and whites could have somewhat of a normal relationship, and that it could significantly go beyond a social affair but also a business affair as well. Later on down the line the relationship Banks had with the Clark’s continued to remain strong. The Clark’s and Bank’s stayed in...
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