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Broadwater, Andrea

Mary McLeod Bethune: Educator and Activist

(4) 4-6 African-American Biographies series. Bethune, born to former slaves in 1875, became one of the most influential African-American women in the country. This biography details her struggles for racial equality, her establishment of a school for black children, and her leadership in a number of national organizations. Black-and-white photos accompany the choppy text. Chronology, reading list, websites. Bib., ind.

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