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Emmett Jay Scott

    Emmett Jay Scott was a distinguished educator and publicist, renowned as Booker T. Washington's closest confidant at Tuskegee Institute. His influence extended beyond academia as he served as a Special Assistant for Negro Affairs to the Secretary of War. Scott championed fair representation and accurate reporting for the African American community, particularly during World War I, overseeing coverage of Black soldiers. His work and writings illuminated critical moments in African American history, fostering pride and awareness.

    Scott's Official History of the American Negro in the World War
    Booker T. Washington, Builder of a Civilization