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Mary McLeod Bethune A Pioneer Black Educator and Leader
Mary McLeod Bethune born in Mayesville South Carolina rose from poverty to found a school in Daytona Beach Florida with only 1.50. She taught begged for support rode bike and recruited volunteers. Her school became Bethune Cookman College and she advised four presidents pushing blacks into government and fighting for equality.
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Mary McLeod Bethune
Mayesville
South Carolina
Mary McLeod
North Carolina
Chicago
Georgia
Daytona Beach
Florida
Bethune-Cookman College