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Bethune-Cookman University

Daytona Beach, FL
Jim Crow

Founded by Mary McLeod Bethune in 1904 with $1.50 and faith, Bethune-Cookman University stands as one of the most powerful testaments to Black women's intellectual and institutional leadership during the nadir of American racial violence.

Counter-Narrative

The myth this site refutes: that Black communities lacked investment in learning. HBCUs and freedom schools existed before many white institutions.

Before & After This Era

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"Shared theme: Education & HBCUs"

"Shared theme: Education & HBCUs"

"Shared theme: Education & HBCUs"