Mary McLeod Bethune
Amy Robin Jones
A simple biography of the black educator who was instrumental in creating opportunities for blacks in education and government.
Read Time: ~2.9 hr
Famous firsts of Black women
by Martha Ward Plowden (2002)
About this book
Focuses on notable African-American women who have helped shape American destiny, including contributors in the fields of politics, sports, and the arts.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreFamous firsts of Black women Lead Character
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