Mary McLeod Bethune: Fighting for Equality in the Classroom and Beyond

Mary McLeod Bethune, born in 1875 to formerly enslaved parents, became a pivotal figure in education and civil rights. She founded the Daytona Normal and Industrial School for black girls and the National Council of Negro Women. As an advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, she helped establish the Black Cabinet. Bethune was the highest-ranking black woman in the federal government, emphasizing education as a tool for racial equality. Her legacy continues to inspire social justice efforts today.

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