Event
A City Changing, Opportunity to Make Friends: Mrs. Bethune in 21st Century Washington
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 38.909270, -77.034220
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS 1318 Vermont Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Time:
11:00 AM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Talk
Description
Join Dr. Ida E. Jones, author of "Mary McLeod Bethune in Washington, D.C.", for an afternoon presentation on Mrs. Bethune's Scroll of Honor. As president of the National Council of Negro Women, Mrs. Bethune presented the Scroll of Honor to over 70 women's rights activists, authors, civil rights leaders, and champions of human rights from all races and backgrounds. Dr. Jones' talk will highlight these historic women and discuss the relevance of Mrs. Bethune's vision today.
Reservation or Registration: Yes
There is limited space, so reservations are recommended.
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