Log in. A Mighty Girl's post. A Mighty Girl Verified account. The first class had six students and supplies were so meager when the Florida school was founded that students made ink for pens from elderberry juice and pencils from burned wood.
Twenty years later, it became Bethune-Cookman College. She became one of the first African Americans to advise a U. President when she served as Franklin D. Roosevelt's Minority Affairs adviser. In , Roosevelt appointed Bethune the director of the National Youth Administration's Division of Negro Affairs, making her the first African American woman to head a federal division.
Upon her death in , columnist Louis E. Martin honored Bethune's immense impact in touching many lives, stating: "She gave out faith and hope as if they were pills and she some sort of doctor. For more books about courageous girls and women of the U. All reactions:. The First Ladies. View all 11 replies. Frances E. Jones What a fantastic woman! She had a vision for her people and accomplished what she set out to do!!!
View all 2 replies. View 1 reply. Jax Photography thank you for sharing this story. Jessica Smith The First Ladies is a very good book! Top fan. And the uniforms and hats added that extra touch of self esteem that they would carry for the rest of their lives even if they fussed about it at the time.
This photo is absolutely beautiful!!!!! Linda McCarron Amazing woman to accomplish all this to help others. Lynn Albritton Wright What an amazing woman! One of my heroes! I loved teaching my students about her. Such an eye opening read…The local library has it and can be downloaded onto your Kindle too! Love the Library! The authors are magnificent. Quite empowering!
