In this powerful episode of the Right To Read Initiative Podcast, host Kathryn Garforth sits down with Kenneth B. Morris Jr., the great-great-great-grandson of Frederick Douglass and great-great-grandson of Booker T. Washington. Together, they explore the transformative legacy of Booker T. Washington, his early years in slavery, and his relentless pursuit of education as a pathway to freedom.

Kenneth B. Morris Jr. shares personal family stories passed down through generations, offering a unique, living connection to American history. Listeners will hear about Washington's journey from a nine-year-old freed from slavery to founding the Tuskegee Institute and revolutionizing Black education in America. The episode also covers Washington's collaborations with key historical figures, the building of Rosenwald Schools, and the significance of family legacy and generational trauma.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in education, Black history, and the ongoing fight for equal access to literacy and opportunity. Tune in for inspiring stories, crucial lessons from the past, and a reminder of our shared responsibility to carry history forward.