Mary McLeod Bethune, known as the ‘First Lady of Negro America,’ also sought to unify the African diaspora
A former archivist at Mary McLeod Bethune’s home in Washington, DC, recounts how the experience led her to see Bethune as a global figure.
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Mary McLeod Bethune, known as the ‘First Lady of Negro America,’ also sought to unify the African diaspora
Ashley Robertson Preston, Howard University (THE CONVERSATION) When I first landed an internship as an archives technician at the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House-National Historic Site – the D ...
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🏛️10 museums in Central Florida that focus on Black history
Through the years, leaders in the community have stepped up to create museums or save historical houses belonging to ...
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Mary McLeod Bethune: A ‘Potent, Ebullient, Unreal’ Champion of Education and Equity
Her former residence in Northwest Washington is preserved as The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site. Local leaders, including Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) and D.C. Mayor ...
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Officials praise late Orangeburg County Democratic party chair - Sheriff: Henderson was committed to community
Betty Henderson served more than 20 years as the chairperson of the Orangeburg County Democratic Party. She’s being ...
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Discover, reflect, celebrate: 20 Black History Month reads CADL librarians recommend
Capital Area District Libraries’ expert selectors have curated a dynamic Black History Month reading list for all ages, celebrating voices, stories, and legacies that continue to shape our world. From ...