Dr. Norman Bethune
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5 days ago · Bethune is a well-known educator, businesswoman, women’s rights advocate, and advisor to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Coined the Queen of Daytona, she was also a formidable fundraiser. Beginning Bethune-Cookman University with a mere $1.50, she expanded B-CU’s footprint while setting the standard for HBCUs.
5 days ago · Mary McLeod Bethune was a civil rights pioneer, speaking out against discrimination and paving the way for African-Americans to get a better education. She was born on July 10, 1875, in Mayesville, S.C. She was the 15th of 17 children born to Samuel and Patsy McLeod, both former slaves.
2 days ago · From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about Dr. Bethune, her life and achievements by exploring a curated exhibit of artifacts from the Mary McLeod Bethune Home and University Archives. B-CU says this event is only the beginning of year-long festivities aimed at generating excitement for the ...
3 days ago · Mary McLeod Bethune was the first child in her family born free; her parents and older siblings had all been liberated by the Emancipation Proclamation. She discovered a love of reading at an early age, and became convinced that education was the key to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their race, could enjoy the
4 days ago · Mary Mcleod Bethune's Official Personnel Folder. Official Personnel Folders were compiled by the agencies for whom an individual worked. The example shown below is from the Official Personnel Folder of Mary McLeod Bethune, compiled by the Federal Security Agency. Bethune was the first African American woman appointed by a President (Franklin D ...
2 days ago · Join us for a captivating replay as we delve into the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, a towering figure in American history. Through a riveting portrayal by Ersula Knox Odom, Dr. Bethune's pivotal role in the civil rights and voting rights movements will come to life before your eyes.
2 days ago · De Bethune introduces the latest DB28XP Kind of Blue Tourbillon. A limited edition of 20 pieces, born from the union of the elegant DB28XP and the captivating DB28 Kind of Blue Tourbillon. In his quest for an ultra-thin watch, Denis Flageollet envisioned the DB28XP as a fusion of technical and aesthetic challenges.
