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Quote by Mary McLeod Bethune

“A woman is free if she lives by her own standards and creates her own destiny, if she prizes her individuality and puts no boundaries on her hopes for tomorrow.”

Quote by Mary McLeod Bethune

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Mary McLeod Bethune
Mary McLeod Bethune

Mary McLeod Bethune was an outstanding educator, born on July 10, 1875, and died on May 18, 1955. She dedicated herself to improving the educational conditions of African Americans and achieved significant accomplishments in the field of education. more

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