Book Breaks with Noliwe Rooks on A Passionate Mind in Relentless Pursuit: The Vision of Mary McLeod Bethune

 

Date & Time:  November 3, 2024, 02:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Floridian Mary McLeod Bethune was a trailblazing educator and influential New Dealer who shaped the landscape of civil rights and Black education in America. As president of the National Council of Negro Women and vice president of the NAACP she amplified the voices of Black women. An entrepreneur at heart, she owned a resort and a life insurance company. Noliwe Rooks’s new book delves into the life of this extraordinary leader, spotlighting Bethune’s mentorship of generations of Black leaders. Everyone who registers will be sent a Zoom meeting link and instructions in the confirmation email.For more information, please contact us at bookbreaks@gilderlehrman.org or visit us at gilderlehrman.org/bookbreaks

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