Mary McLeod Bethune becomes first Black American honored in U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall

Black educator Mary McLeod Bethune honored in Statuary Hall

Civil rights leader and trailblazing educator Mary McLeod Bethune became the first Black person elevated by a state for recognition in the Capitol's Statuary Hall. more

Bethune-Cookman University President Dr. Edison Jackson Should Resign

The NAACP Florida State Conference is now calling for the resignation of the president of Bethune-Cookman University following the decision to invite Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to speak at its commencement ceremony. here

Bethune-Cookman University: We Got $15 Million

THE HELL WITH EVERYBODY ELSE

In an open letter Friday, Chairman Joe Petrock says that Scott was selected as one of five honorees for the 3rd annual Mary McLeod Bethune Legacy Awards Gala based on his ability to deliver needed resources to the university. Petrock says Scott’s support has included more than $15 million in funding allocations over the past three years. here

WTF: Bethune-Cookman University Students And Alumni

Are asking University officials to stop plans to honor Florida Gov. Rick Scott with an award named for the school's founder. The Mary McLeod Bethune Leadership Award is the school's highest honor. When word of plans to present the award to Scott got out, a group of those critical of the idea started an online petition asking school officials put an end to those plans. here

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"I was absolutely floored," B-CU graduate Jasmine Burney said. "The students, the alumni and the surrounding community are also in shock."

Bethune-Cookman University To Honor Rick Scott

WTF

Scott's recognition comes because of his focus on creating jobs, and his focus on education and healthcare. here