Black Educator Mary McLeod Bethune Honored With State Statue At U.S. Capitol
A state statue of Mary McLeod Bethune was unveiled in the National Statuary Hall on Wednesday, making her the first Black person to have one....
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The Life of Mary McLeod Bethune in Development by A Dollar Fifty Productions LLC
Be on the lookout for A Dollar Fifty Productions' film on The Life of Mary McLeod Bethune in 2023....
Statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Will Be The First Statue Of A Black Woman In The US Capitol
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) assisted in unveiling a new statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune in Florida that will later be moved to sit...
Washington D.C Will Receive Its First Black Woman Statue
Education pioneer Mary McLeod Bethune will be making history as the first black woman to have her likeness displayed in the U.S Capitol...
The National Council of Negro Women is Helping HBCU Bethune-Cookman University in $8M Fundraising Effort
The National Council of Negro Women Inc. and Bethune-Cookman University have launched “Advancing the Legacy,” a celebration of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune...
Influential Blacks Who Could Bend Presidents’ Ears
African American leaders whose advise, insights led to groundbreaking change...
PHOTO GALLERY: African Americans in Philatelic History
Since 1978, with the introduction of the Harriet Tubman stamp, the USPS has been honoring African Americans who have made vital contributions to the United...
Museum Offers Historic Walk Through Black Culture
If you’re planning a trip to Louisiana this year, there’s a special gem that you won’t want to miss as you make your way through...
The Measure of Greatness
The life story of Dr. Dorothy Height, who died on Monday, often reads like a fairytale. That sometimes happens when you live so long and...
We Mourn Dorothy Height’s Passing and Celebrate Her Life
How can one pay adequate homage to Dorothy Height? One can’t really, but we are obliged to try because tribute must be paid to a...