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Mary McLeod Bethune

Civil Rights Leader born on

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Personal details and public facts.

Profession
Civil Rights Leader
Died
May 18, 1955
Zodiac
Cancer
Born in
SC
About
Founder of Bethune-Cookman University, one of the earliest educational institutions that catered to black students. She was often referred to as "The First Lady of The Struggle" by her supporters.
Family
She was born to former slaves and had to help the family work on the fields at age 5.

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