Ersula Knox Odom
Author, essayist, workshop leader, FHC Mary McLeod Bethune Road Scholar, motivational speaker and prize winning life lyricist reads from her debut book:
“At Sula’s Feet”.She shares the fond and treasured recollections of a country girl whose life was shaped and enriched by the wit, wisdom and love of her grandmother. Journey down the dirt road where many of her life lessons were learned in a time that was simple and significant.
Selected From Table Of Contents
* Sula Sings
* Caught With The Cigarettes
* I Saw You
* Limits Of Love
* Black Berry Doobie
* The Brothers
* Grown Folks Conversation
* Sula
* Bearable Grief
* Bible Under My Pillow
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MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE Chautauqua
Dr Bethune comes to life May 17, 1954 sharing her thoughts about Brown vs Board Of Education’s decision. She expounds upon what this means to the tourist concluding their tour of Bethune-Cookman College.
Dr. Bethune will gladly answer questions. After Dr Bethune leaves, Ms. Odom will answer questions regarding the performance.
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) was the founder of Bethune-Cookman College. She served as a New Deal government official -- she was one of the 20 highest-level offices held by women in the administration, and the highest held by an African American woman. She was founder of FDR's "black cabinet." She served as president of the National Association of Colored Women. She founded and served as president of the National Council of Negro Women.
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Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955)
Ersula Knox Odom
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