DAYTONA BEACH − Dressed like a grand dame of history, Paisley Henry took to the second-story balcony and channeled the central figure of the day, Mary McLeod Bethune. "You are my Black roses. And you ...

Mary McLeod Bethune was born in 1875 to former slaves. Found school for girls in 1904 with only $1.50. Friendship with first lady leads to federal appointment at National Youth Administration EDITOR'S ...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — History was made in Daytona Beach Thursday. The community came together to celebrate the 150th birthday of Mary McLeod Bethune, a teacher and leader in civil rights. A big part ...

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Bethune-Cookman University's new president arrived to an enthusiastic welcome at the Daytona Beach International Airport on July 7. Alumni and university supporters greeted Albert Mosley and his ...

Senorita Locklear, who recently celebrated her 101st birthday, was the private and business secretary to Mary McLeod Bethune. Locklear worked for Bethune from 1954 to 1955 and was the last person to ...

VOLUSIA COUNTY , Fla. — BCU has proudly announced its Board of Trustees newly sworn officers. Pete Gamble was voted chairman of the board; Jeff Branch was selected as vice chair; Jennifer Adams was ...

A small but enthusiastic and diverse group of supporters attended the 150 th birthday celebration for civil rights activist, presidential advisor, educator and women’s rights advocate, Mary McLeod ...

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. The fifteenth of seventeen children born to her formerly enslaved parents, Mary McLeod Bethune believed deeply in ...

WE ARE TAKING YOU TO THE CAMPUS OF BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY IN DAYTONA BEACH, WHERE THE COUNTDOWN IS OFFICIALLY ON THE DAY OF GIVING AT BCU IS TOMORROW. IT’S THE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER CALLING ALL ...

Mary McLeod Bethune taught black girls they could be more Mary McLeod Bethune started a school in 1904 with $1.50 and five students. It is now Bethune-Cookman University.