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Bethune effected change in many ways. She joined many political clubs and groups in order to make lives of African women, men and children better. Her life was devoted to making the lives better of her people. She was one of the greatest Civil Rights Activist in history.

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Mary was given the position Director of the Division of Negro Affairs for the NYA because of her perseverance in the program. She was the first African-American manager in the NYA.

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In 1935 Bethune founded the National Council of Negro Women. She gathered different black female leaders from around the country to discuss their problems in society.

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Mary served as the Florida chapter president of the NACW from 1917-1925. But was elected nation president of the NACW in 1924.

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Mary was invited to be a part of The Black Cabinet. She was an adviser for Franklin D. Roosevelt. She addressed the problems that the black community was facing.

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Mary started a private school for African-American students in Florida. It was later developed into "Bethune-Cookman University"

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Born July 10, 1875
Died May 18, 1955