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Mary McLeod Bethune
A biography in documents of one of America's most influential black women. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Mary McLeod Bethune
æDuring the years following the Civil War in rural South Carolina where opportunities for blacks to go to school were nonexistent, [Mary McLeod Bethune had to overcome many obstacles to pursue her dream of education for all children]. Simply told, this biography of an outstanding black educator has excellent illustrations.' 'SLJ. Children's Books of 1977 (Library of Congress)
She Wanted to Read
A biography of the Negro woman who struggled to educate herself, then spent the rest of her life working to educate and help others.
Mary McLeod Bethune
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Mary McLeod Bethune
"Mary McCleod Bethune, one half of the historic founders of Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona, Florida, rose from humble beginning as the daughter of former slaves and a field hand from the age of five to initiate a school for African American girls that would become today's university. Yahya Jongintaba explores Bethune's religious upbringing in an impoverished South, her hard-nosed work ethic, and her strongly held religious beliefs that would lead her to found an industrial training school for girls in turn of the twentieth century Florida. Jongintaba, using the large archival holdings of Bethune's personal writings and speeches, argues that by viewing Bethune's life through her religious convictions, readers can better understand the historical dimensions surrounding an already heralded leader"--
Mary McLeod Bethune
A biography of the black educator who sought equality for members of her race.
Mary Mcleod Bethune
Mary McLeod Bethune was a great educator, advisor to U.S. presidents, leader of the Black Cabinet, founder of Bethune Cookman University, and National Council of Negro Women. Some of the great legacies of Mary McLeod Bethune are left in her abundant records from decades of dedicated service to the public. The book is designed to recapture some of those words of wisdom which speak to the present generation. She was one of the most influential people of the twentieth century. Her words can be very strengthening and stimulating. Mary McLeod Bethune had one of the most dramatic careers ever played at any time on the stage of human endeavors. She was a great woman of vision, courage, perseverance, and endurance. Indeed, many people still look up to her as an inspiration to all human beings regardless of political, cultural, ethnic background. Her faith in God was remarkable, and her philosophy of living and serving transcended nationality, gender, and race. She was an educator who shared her passion for education with the world. There is a certain amount of inspiration in this book that can motivate all readers to new and greater heights.
Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women's Political Activism
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 roles. Few have been as effective in the development of women’s leadership for group advancement. Despite her accomplishments, the means, techniques, and actions Bethune employed in fighting for equality have been widely misinterpreted. Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women’s Political Activism seeks to remedy the misconceptions surrounding this important political figure. Joyce A. Hanson shows that ...
Mary Mcleod Bethune in Florida
Mary McLeod Bethune was often called the "First Lady of Negro America," but she made significant contributions to the political climate of Florida as well. From the founding of the Daytona Literary and Industrial School for Training Negro Girls in 1904, Bethune galvanized African American women for change. She created an environment in Daytona Beach that, despite racial tension throughout the state, allowed Jackie Robinson to begin his journey to integrating Major League Baseball less than two miles away from her school. Today, her legacy lives through a number of institutions, including Bethune-Cookman University and the Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation National Historic Landmark. Historian Ashley Robertson explores the life, leadership and amazing contributions of this dynamic activist.
