The Tuskegee Institute is a historically black university located in Tuskegee, Alabama. Founded in 1881 by Booker T. Washington, it aimed to provide vocational education to African Americans. The institute became known for its emphasis on practical skills and agricultural training, helping students gain employment and improve their communities. Over the years, the Tuskegee Institute expanded its academic offerings and became a center for research and higher education. It played a significant role in the education of African Americans in the South and contributed to the civil rights movement by fostering leadership and self-sufficiency among its graduates.