Mary Mcleod Bethune May 2026
In 1904, with just $1.50 and five students, Bethune founded the in Daytona Beach, Florida.
She was the only child in her family to attend school, walking miles daily to a local mission school. mary mcleod bethune
Supported by scholarships, she graduated from Scotia Seminary (1894) and attended the Moody Bible Institute (1894–1895) with the goal of becoming a missionary. Founding Bethune-Cookman University In 1904, with just $1
Mary McLeod Bethune (1875–1955) was a monumental educator, civil rights leader, and presidential advisor who dedicated her life to the advancement of Black Americans and women. Born to formerly enslaved parents, she rose from poverty to become one of the most influential political and social figures of the 20th century. civil rights leader
Born on July 10, 1875, in Mayesville, South Carolina, she was the 15th of 17 children.