A program honoring the work of Mary McLeod Bethune took place in Washington, DC. on July 10th. The event as held at the Lincoln Park United Methodist Church followed by a gathering a the Mary McLeod Bethune statue in Lincoln Park.
Groups co-hosting the event included the National Park Service, The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, Bethune-Cookman University Alumni Association, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the Association for the Study of African-American Life and History. The keynote speaker was Dr. Ida Jones, author of “Mary McLeod Bethune in Washington, D.C.: Activism and Education in Logan Circle”
Mary Jane McLeod Bethune was an American educator and civil rights leader best known for starting a school for African-American students in Daytona Beach, Florida, that eventually became Bethune-Cookman …Wikipedia
Speakers at “A Celebration of the 138th Birthday of Mary McLeod Bethune” Lincoln Park United Methodist Church July 10, 2013. Speakers:L-R Ms. Melissa Green(Bethune Council House), Dr. Joy Kinard (National Capital Parks-East Manager), Dr. Ida Jones (Author and Keynote Speaker), Rev. Alyce Walker-Johnson (National Council of Negro Women, Inc)
Posting of colors
Singing of National Anthem
Reverend Dr. Diane Dixon-Proctor
Pastor
Lincoln Park United Methodist Church
Mrs. Sandra Smalls
President of the Bethune-Cookman University
Alumni Association
Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Chapter
Dr. Robert G. Stanton
Senior Advisor to the Secretary of the
Department of the Interior
Mrs. Chevelle Glymph
President of Washington, DC Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Ms. Melissa Green
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House
Teacher Ranger Teacher
Columbia Elem. School, Fairfax, VA
Dr. Joy G. Kinard
Central District Manager
National Capital Parks – East
Harmony Reprise
Harmony Reprise
Keynote speaker Dr. Ida Jones author of
“Mary McLeod Bethune in Washington, D.C.: Activism and Education in Logan Circle”
Keynote speaker Dr. Ida Jones author of
“Mary McLeod Bethune in Washington, D.C.: Activism and Education in Logan Circle”
Dr. Ida Jones author of
“Mary McLeod Bethune in Washington, D.C.: Activism and Education in Logan Circle”
Youth group presenting painting to benefit Mary McLeod Bethune Council House
Youth group presenting painting to benefit Mary McLeod Bethune Council House
Dr. Ida Jones at book signing
Dr. Jones signing book
Group gathered in front of Mary McLeod Bethune statue in Lincoln Park, Washington DC in celebration of her 138th Birthday.
Group singing in front of Mary McLeod Bethune statue in Lincoln Park, Washington DC in celebration of her 138th Birthday.
