Mary McLeod Bethune
Mary McLeod Bethune (1875–1955) was an American educator and civil rights leader who founded the Daytona Educational and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls, which became Bethune-Cookman University. She advised presidents, founded the National Council of Negro Women, and led federal efforts to expand education and employment opportunities for African Americans.
Quotes by Mary McLeod Bethune
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Finding Strength Amidst Life’s Difficulties
Ultimately, Bethune’s advice resonates in daily experience, whether confronting workplace setbacks, personal health struggles, or social injustices. By drawing on her legacy and these broader lessons, we are reminded that courage is a conscious choice—a habit nurtured moment by moment. In this light, the consideration of our difficulties becomes not a reason for despair but a summons to perseverance and hope. [...]
Created on: 6/3/2025
To Achieve Great Things, We Must Be Selfless - Mary McLeod Bethune
As an educator, civil rights activist, and humanitarian, Mary McLeod Bethune dedicated her life to the upliftment of African Americans and women. Her words reflect the ideals she embodied—using knowledge, service, and selflessness to empower others. [...]
Created on: 3/15/2025