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 ...
EDITOR'S NOTE: To celebrate Black History month, we will be reposting our series on African Americans who had a major impact on Florida. This story originally published in 2020. DAYTONA BEACH — Her ...
DAYTONA BEACH − The nightcap of the Mary McLeod Bethune birthday celebration doubleheader brought several dozen people together around her 13-foot-tall bronze statue at the Riverfront Esplanade as the ...
MAYESVILLE, S.C. (WIS) - A special event honors the life and legacy of an American hero born right here in the Midlands. A balloon release — celebrating what would have been the 150th birthday of ...
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 ...