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Mary McLeod Bethune: Educator
Traces the life and achievements of the black educator who fought bigotry and racial injustice and sought equality for blacks in the areas of education and political rights.
- GenresBiography
111 pages, Library Binding
First published January 1, 1988
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February 23, 2016
Mary McLeod Bethune by Malu Halasa, with an introductory essay by Coretta Scott King, published by Chelsea House Publications (December 1989).
I was familiar with Bethune Cookman College but not the history of the founder. Mary Mcleod Bethune a child of freed slaves sharecroppers in Mayesville, South Carolina, 1985. Mary was able to start school at 11 and was motivated to become a Christian Missionary to Africa. Although the Presbyterian Board of Mission had "no openings in Africa for black missionaries", Mary found her mission in education in Daytona Beach Florida.
Mary became active in politics and was the first black member of a presidential administration in support of Franklin Roosevelt. She also was the first black women to be placed as head of a federal agency.
This short summery is unfair to an amazing woman. An analysis of her views with respect to Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Dubois would be useful in understanding her and the times she lived in.
Series: Black Americans of Achievement
Age Range: 11 and up
I was familiar with Bethune Cookman College but not the history of the founder. Mary Mcleod Bethune a child of freed slaves sharecroppers in Mayesville, South Carolina, 1985. Mary was able to start school at 11 and was motivated to become a Christian Missionary to Africa. Although the Presbyterian Board of Mission had "no openings in Africa for black missionaries", Mary found her mission in education in Daytona Beach Florida.
Mary became active in politics and was the first black member of a presidential administration in support of Franklin Roosevelt. She also was the first black women to be placed as head of a federal agency.
This short summery is unfair to an amazing woman. An analysis of her views with respect to Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Dubois would be useful in understanding her and the times she lived in.
Series: Black Americans of Achievement
Age Range: 11 and up
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