Mary McLeod Bethune in Florida
Mary McLeod Bethune: a prominent figure in American history, known as the First Lady of Negro America. She founded the Daytona Literary and Industrial School for Training Negro Girls in 1904, empowering African American women for positive change. Bethune's influence extended beyond her school, enabling Jackie Robinson to integrate Major League Baseball. Today, her legacy lives on through Bethune-Cookman University and the Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation National Historic Landmark.
Discover the extraordinary life, leadership, and contributions of this dynamic activist with historian Ashley Robertson.
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Mary McLeod Bethune was a prominent figure in American history. She was often referred to as the First Lady of Negro America due to her significant contributions to the political climate of Florida. In 1904, she founded the Daytona Literary and Industrial School for Training Negro Girls, an institution that energized African American women to bring about positive change.
Bethune's impact extended beyond the walls of her school in Daytona Beach. Despite the prevalent racial tension in Florida, her influence allowed Jackie Robinson to take his first steps towards integrating Major League Baseball, which occurred just a short distance away from her school.
Today, Mary McLeod Bethune's legacy endures through various institutions such as Bethune-Cookman University and the Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation National Historic Landmark. Historian Ashley Robertson delves into the remarkable life, leadership, and extraordinary contributions of this dynamic activist.
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Subject: History
Brand: The History Press
Publisher Date: 06/29/2015
Dimensions: 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.31
UPC: 9781626199835
Pages: 144
