The #WhyMaryProject's goal is to bring the legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune to the forefront; acknowledging her contribution to the women’s suffrage movement.
A Black woman’s legacy of education and civil-rights and a renowned Caribbean woman’s talent to sculpt figures have merged to make history. Mary Mcleod Bethune will be the first Black and 17th woman inducted into National Statuary Hall. https://t.co/p53q8c8yqK
"The success of the early clearers of the way is but an indication of what is yet to be done by those who follow in their train. The dead branches hewn away by those stalwart pioneers left plain and straight the highway which the youths are traveling." -Dr. May McLeod Bethune
Today marks the birthdate of a monumental woman, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of Bethune-Cookman University, and one of the nation's most influential leaders of all time. To support the ongoing work of B-CU in her honor, text "LOVEBCU" to 41444.
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Thanks to media partners and storytellers like @myHBCUinterview who share the student experience had by the many young men and women who are educated in the nation's minority-serving institutions #HBCUs#doitfortheculture. #BCU#HailWildcats https://t.co/qA31zi6ZtV
Celebrate the birthday of Bethune-Cookman University founder Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune on Wednesday, July 10 and attend an Open House tour of her home and burial site on the campus of B-CU. The home is a @TripAdvisor favorite. Many of her awards and personal effects are on display!