The book is a collection of speeches and addresses that Washington delivered to the students of Tuskegee Institute on Sunday evenings. The speeches focus on the importance of building strong character and developing practical skills in order to improve the lives of African Americans and advance the cause of racial equality. Washington emphasizes the importance of education, hard work, self-reliance, and moral integrity in achieving success and overcoming obstacles. He also addresses a wide range of topics, including the importance of industrial education, the role of the African American community in shaping its own destiny, and the need for cooperation and mutual respect between different races.
Each page would contain Washington's speeches and addresses, as well as his thoughts and philosophies on how to build strong character, how to improve the lives of African Americans and how to advance the cause of racial equality. His speeches were written to educate and motivate the students of Tuskegee Institute, and they are still relevant today for people who are interested in understanding and addressing issues of race, education, and social justice.