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 ...

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 ...

Once again in our long and noble struggle, Martin Luther King’s dictum “The Urgency of Now!” is upon us. This reckoning with ...

And you bet Mary McLeod Bethune would be there ... It is the planet's tourism mecca, drawing close to 150 million visitors a year. Its professional and collegiate teams have won multiple ...

Kids can draw or attend story time ... The impact of educator and activist Mary McLeod Bethune is front and center in “Forces for Change: Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women’s Activism ...

Celebrate International Women's Day 2025 by exploring destinations that honor women's achievements. From Mysore's royal heritage to Tasmania's history of resilience, discover empowering travel ...

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Women’s Conference will be held Wednesday, March 26 through Friday, March 28 at the Michael and Libby ...