Mary McLeod Bethune, known as the ‘First Lady of Negro America,’ also sought to unify the African diaspora
In 1935, Bethune founded the National Council of Negro Women, an “organization of organizations” to unify African American women’s organizations under one major umbrella. The Mary McLeod Bethune ...
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Local historian to speak at the Ormond Beach library about Mary McLeod Bethune's school
The Stunning Ascent of Mary McLeod Bethune’s Daytona School 1904-1926' will be presented by Professor Leonard Lempel.
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Eleanor and Mary McLeod Bethune
Launching of the SS Booker T. Washington. Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, Director of Negro Affairs, National Youth Administration (NYA); an identified member of the local committee; Marian Anderson ...
Leon County students to showcase creativity for Black History Month
Leon County students from kindergarten to grade 12 will get the chance to submit artwork, a song, or writings highlighting a ...
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Black stars who've made history
because Crumpler is one of the pioneering women who changed the world—and one of the most inspiring Black History figures. Both of Mary McLeod Bethune’s (1875–1955) parents were formerly ...
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When rockets soar, crowds gather at Mary McLeod Bethune Beach Park in New Smyrna Beach
The couple was among a crowd of roughly 100 or so onlookers who arrived ahead of Starliner’s 10:52 a.m. liftoff at Mary McLeod Bethune Beach ... That sense of history compelled Atlanta-area ...
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Eleanor and Mary McLeod Bethune
Launching of the SS Booker T. Washington. Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, Director of Negro Affairs, National Youth Administration (NYA); an identified member of the local committee; Marian Anderson ...