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Mary McLeod Bethune: Born the daughter of slaves, died a retired college president
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.
Mary McLeod Bethune, known as the ‘First Lady of Negro America,’ also sought to unify the African diaspora
Mary McLeod Bethune rose to become one of the most influential Black women of the 20th century. In 1904, she founded a small ...
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Mary McLeod Bethune: Born the daughter of slaves, died a retired college president
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 ...