<B>The civil rights leader's life and work in the nation's capital, and her influence around the world, are celebrated in this biography.</B><BR /> <BR /> Best known as an educator and early civil rights activist, Mary McLeod Bethune was the daughter of formerly enslaved people. After moving to Wash
Mary McLeod Bethune in Washington, D.C.
β Scribed by Ida E. Jones
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Year
- 2013
- Tongue
- English
- Category
- Library
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<p>After having a book snatched from her little hand, Mary McLeod, the child of former slaves, resolved to learn to read. Many years later, with $1.50 in her pocket, Mary McLeod Bethune set out to make education a reality for other African Americans. The school she started in Florida is a legacy tha
Includes bibliographical reference (p. 31) and index
Β Mary McLeod Bethune was a significant figure in American political history. She devoted her life to advancing equal social, economic, and political rights for blacks. She distinguished herself by creating lasting institutions that trained black women for visible and expanding public leadership role
<p><span>Mary McLeod Bethune was a significant figure in American political history. She devoted her life to advancing equal social, economic, and political rights for blacks. She distinguished herself by creating lasting institutions that trained black women for visible and expanding public leaders