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Mary McLeod Bethune founded the Literary and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls in Daytona, FL. This school was eventually renamed Bethune-Cookman University.

She served as president of the Florida chapter of the National Association of Colored Women from 1917 to 1925. Under her leadership the organization purchased a headquarters in Washington, D.C. and became the first African American organization represented there.

Mary McLeod Bethune founded the National Council of Negro Women in 1935. The mission of this organization was to improve the lives of African American women and their communities.

Mary McLeod Bethune founded the National Council of Negro Women in 1935. The mission of this organization was to improve the lives of African American women and their communities.

Mary McLeod Behtune served as the Director of the Division of Negro Affairs for the National Youth Administration. When appointed to this position she became the first African American head of a federal agency. While serving in this capacity, the Director of the National Youth Administration claimed that “No one can do, what Mrs. Bethune can do.”

Mary McLeod Behtune served as the Director of the Division of Negro Affairs for the National Youth Administration. When appointed to this position she became the first African American head of a federal agency. While serving in this capacity, the Director of the National Youth Administration claimed that “No one can do, what Mrs. Bethune can do.”