I have had the
satisfaction of having many who once condemned me thank me
heartily for my frank words.
The change of the attitude of the Negro ministry, so far as
regards myself, is so complete that at the present time I have no
warmer friends among any class than I have among the clergymen.
The improvement in the character and life of the Negro ministers
is one of the most gratifying evidences of the progress of the
race. My experience with them, as well as other events in my
life, convince me that the thing to do, when one feels sure that
he has said or done the right thing, and is condemned, is to
stand still and keep quiet. If he is right, time will show it.
In the midst of the discussion which was going on concerning my
Atlanta speech, I received the letter which I give below, from
Dr. Gilman, the President of Johns Hopkins University, who had
been made chairman of the judges of award in connection with the
Atlanta Exposition:--
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore,
President's Office, September 30, 1895.
Dear Mr. Washington: Would it be agreeable to you to be one of
the Judges of Award in the Department of Education at Atlanta? If
so, I shall be glad to place your name upon the list. A line by
telegraph will be welcomed.
Yours very truly,
D.
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