Gold Profile Series: Evelyn Bethune Interview

Name of Organization: Mary McLeod Bethune Educational Legacy Foundation
Book: Marys Grandbabies
Website: http://marymcleodbethune1875.com/html/about.aspx

Video Synopsis: Debra Dixon interviews Evelyn Bethune granddaughter of Mary McLeod Bethune.

Evelyn Bethune founded the Mary McLeod Bethune Educational Legacy Foundation with her brothers. She talks about keeping the spirit/legacy of her grandmother alive, the youth of today, racism and her book, Marys Grandbabies, about her grandma.

Our His-tory: Did you know?

Mary McLeod Bethune was an African American teacher, was one of the great educators in United States history. Besides being a leader of women, an adviser to several American presidents, and a powerful champion of equality among races all during an era of extreme racism and sexism. She started the Bethune School for Girls which merged with Cookman Institute of Jacksonville, Florida now called Bethune Cookman College.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Black History Month
• Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation
• Bethune Cookman College
• Power Networking Conference
• Samuel & Patsy McLeod
• Daytona
• Racism
• Children
• Youth
• Boys
• Girls
• Culture

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