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 ...

DAYTONA BEACH — Her solitary grave rests among the serene beauty of Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach. Yet, the school’s founder — Mary McLeod Bethune — is never alone.

Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune ... she taught in several mission schools in the South where she met and married a fellow teacher, Albertus Bethune, in 1898. After separating in 1907, Mary was left ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It was a rare treat for students from three New Orleans schools ... Wright and Mary McLeod Bethune Charter, a treat from attorney Juan LaFonta. “There are a lot of ...

Wright and Mary McLeod Bethune Charter schools. Mackie spoke to the students about perseverance, believing in themselves and the educators who have impacted his life. Watch Mackie’s full talk in ...

Now the main message: Mary McLeod Bethune ranks among the most creative ... In efforts to raise our collective consciousness, every home, school and Black institution should have Dr. Bethune’s Last ...

The screening was held on Wednesday, Feb. 26, for students at Carver, Sophie B. Wright and Mary McLeod Bethune Charter schools.

The event is named after the late Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, the organization founder ... past four years by Dr. Beverley Richardson-Blake, charter member and section treasurer.

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