Our first Black History Month spotlight is Mary McLeod Bethune, a Methodist famous for her legacy in education and civil rights. Stay tuned to learn about more amazing African-American Methodists! | Grace United Methodist Church, Baltimore, MD | Facebook

Mary McLeod Bethune was born #OnThisDay July 10, 1875, in Mayesville, South Carolina, the fifteenth of seventeen children born to parents who had been enslaved. Eight of her older siblings were born into slavery. The family managed to purchase five acres of land from their former enslavers, which helped the household financially. Bethune was the only one of her siblings to receive an education, inspired by her teachers to one day open her own school focusing on empowering Black women. In 1898, s

Mary McLeod Bethune began her journey with just $1.50, teaching five girls in a small cabin in 1904. That humble classroom grew into Bethune-Cookman University, one of America’s most respected historically Black colleges. She dedicated her life to education, equality, and empowerment, proving that vision and courage can build more than money ever could. 💖 🏫 👨‍🏫 📚 ✍️ 📖 #blackexcellence #blackhistory #educationispower | Jerry Omo

21K views · 1K reactions | It's no surprise to anyone that Tobias Harris knows the value in giving back; especially when it comes to education. For the season of giving, he wanted to truly show the importanceand appreciation to students and teachers of Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementaryin North Philadelphia. | Philadelphia 76ers | Facebook