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“The true worth of a race must be measured by the character of its womanhood.”

Quote by Mary McLeod Bethune

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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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