Mary McLeod Bethune: Born the daughter of slaves, died a retired college president
Mary McLeod Bethune overcame all odds to found a school to educate black people at a time of division and segregation in ...
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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 ...
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Bright Spot: The power of reading
Rochester, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on Rochester Police Officer Jim LaRuez. He read to four pre-K classrooms at Mary ...
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Noliwe Rooks’s book on civil rights activist, educator nominated for NAACP award
The book was nominated for Outstanding Literary Work in the nonfiction category and is the fifth book Rooks has published. It ...
Black Bike Week in Daytona Beach celebrates 50+ years of cultural tradition
The informal, family-friendly gathering has been an annual tradition since 1971 in Daytona's historic Midtown.
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'Fight for the future': Local South Florida doctor wants to get more Black males to study medicine
RIGHT NOW. HE’S SPEAKING TO SCHOLARS IN THE CLASSROOM AT DOCTOR MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN RIVIERA BEACH. WHAT KIND OF JOBS DO YOU GUYS WANT TO DO FOR THE FUTURE? REAL ESTATE.
Women’s Day 2025: How Female Leaders are Shaping the Future of Education
Discover how female leaders are transforming education on Women’s Day 2025. From global changemakers to Indian pioneers, ...