Our Story - How we started
Ron Court was browsing on the 'Net in 2005 and landed on a page that mentioned BTW's April 1856 birthdate. Ron realized that the following April (2006) would be Booker T's 150th. He googled for a Sesquicentennial celebration announcement, but was disappointed to find none.
Soon thereafter, he met Reginald Jones, who had just delivered a speech on "Race, Capitalism and Entrepreneurship" at a nearby college. Their mutual respect for Dr. Washington's vision and values compelled them to decide to 'do something' to honor him.
Booker T's enduring philosophy is that all people can lead literate, considerate and productive lives if they choose to be of good character, get a good education and focus on the good opportunities before them. Reggie and Ron formed the BTW Society to bring this message to one and all, regardless of circumstance or color.
Without the encouragement and invaluable advice of those noted below, the Society might not have been formed. Our sincere thanks to each and every one of you.

Ronald Court & Reginald Jones Co-Founders
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Advisors & Directors
Mr. David Almasi
Director, National Center for Public Policy Research ( & Project 21)
Mrs. Margaret W. Clifford
Granddaughter of Booker T. Washington
Mrs. Rebecca Hagelin
Vice President, The Heritage Foundation
Mr. Niger Innis
National Spokesperson, Congress Of Racial Equality (C O R E)
Ms. Gloria Y. Jackson
Great-granddaughter of BTW & Founder & Pres., BTW Inspiration Network
Ms. Julie S. Kantor
Director, Washington DC, Nat'l Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship
Dr. John McWhorter
Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute
Mr. Deroy Murdock
President, Loud & Clear Communications
Mr. J. A. Parker
President, The Lincoln Institute
President,
BOND (Brotherhood Organization of a New Destiny
Mr. William Schambra
Senior Fellow, The Hudson Institute
Mrs. Elizabeth D. Wright
Founder & Publisher, Issues & Views Newsletter
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