Dr. Mary Bethune was born in South Carolina, to former slaves. Mary grew up with a rough childhood, Mary had to pick cotton and work in the fields with her 16 other siblings. However her rough upbring did not affect her ability to make a heroic impact on society. Out of all her siblings, she was the only child to attend school. That showed her compassion and how important education was to her.
To illustrate how important Mary was also a president of the Cookman-Institue school. When Mary was president of Cookman Institute it changed to Bethune-Cookman College. Mary's dedication to the school was recognized and she was rewarded for all of her hard work and dedication.
Mary was also accomplished on a national level. Mary became a
To illustrate how important Mary was also a president of the Cookman-Institue school. When Mary was president of Cookman Institute it changed to Bethune-Cookman College. Mary's dedication to the school was recognized and she was rewarded for all of her hard work and dedication.
Mary was also accomplished on a national level. Mary became a