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Bethune-Cookman University honored its founder, education and civil rights leader Mary McLeod Bethune, on her 150th birthday ...
A balloon release — celebrating what would have been the 150th birthday of civil rights activist and education pioneer Dr.
History was made in Daytona Beach Thursday. The community came together to celebrate the 150th birthday of Mary McLeod ...
A rediscovered trove of Mary McLeod Bethune's papers at Fisk University links Nashville to America’s continuing fight for educational equity.
Daytona Beach officials on July 10 commemorated the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mary McLeod Bethune, the civil rights ...
July 10, 2025, marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, a towering figure in American history and a pioneering advocate for African American and women’s rights.
Daytona Beach officials sang "Happy Birthday" beneath the Mary McLeod Bethune statue on the 150th anniversary of the civil rights leader's birth.
Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry says he is 'proud' of daughter Paisley, 9, who portrayed Mary McLeod Bethune at two 150th birthday celebrations.
Mary McLeod Bethune was born in 1875 to former slaves. Found school for girls in 1904 with only $1.50. Friendship with first lady leads to federal appointment at National Youth Administration ...
July 10. 562-570-3233, shorturl.at/OT0l6. Book Soup: Shelley Fisher Fishkin discusses and signs “Jim — The Life and ...
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Mary Jane McLeod became the president of the NACW in 1924, and was recognized by Eleanor for her efforts to help black Americans access education.