What is Tuskegee normal?

Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, founded in 1881 by Booker T. Washington in Tuskegee, Alabama, was an educational institution aimed at providing vocational training and higher education for African Americans. It became known for promoting agricultural and industrial education, helping students acquire practical skills for economic self-sufficiency. The institute played a crucial role in the education of African Americans during the Jim Crow era and contributed to the broader movement for civil rights and social advancement. Today, it is known as Tuskegee University, continuing its legacy in higher education.