In 1904, Mary Bethune (1875–1955) started the Daytona Educational and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls with just $1.50 and five students. Over time, it grew into Bethune‑Cookman University, now recognized as one of the nation’s most important HBCUs.
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Trombone Shorty performs 'St. James Infirmary' at the White House https://t.co/2DQ4FzZoOj via @YouTube
It never gets old. New Orleans' own Trombone Shorty