Faith, Scholarship, Service: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune
Travel back to 1954 to meet the founder of Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona, Florida—a visionary educator, civil rights activist and presidential advisor. Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune (portrayed by Ersula Knox Odom) shares stories about her life and accomplishments, and her thoughts about the Supreme Court's landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision.
Ersula Knox Odom is a writer, performer, and professional speaker. She holds a theater degree from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. Her work has been featured widely in local publications, as well as on television and radio programs throughout the Tampa Bay area. She is author of At Sula’s Feet, a collection of her memories about growing up in a rural area with her grandmother. Required equipment:
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chair
glass of water
dressing room (private bathroom or office)
microphone
podium |
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