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Black educator Mary McLeod Bethune honored in Statuary Hall
Read full article: Black educator Mary McLeod Bethune honored in Statuary HallCivil rights leader and trailblazing educator Mary McLeod Bethune has became the first Black person elevated by a state for recognition in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall.
Statue of civil rights pioneer Mary McLeod Bethune unveiled at the US Capitol’s Statuary Hall
Read full article: Statue of civil rights pioneer Mary McLeod Bethune unveiled at the US Capitol’s Statuary HallThe U.S. Capitol has unveiled its first Black American statue, replacing a confederate general.
Biden warns of US peril from Trump's 'dagger' at democracy
Read full article: Biden warns of US peril from Trump's 'dagger' at democracyPresident Joe Biden is forcefully accusing Donald Trump and his supporters of holding a “dagger at the throat of democracy” with his election lies that sparked last year’s deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune unveiled in Daytona Beach
Read full article: Statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune unveiled in Daytona BeachA marble statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was unveiled in Daytona Beach Monday. It will soon head to the U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall where it will represent Florida.
Leaders honor late Rep. Hastings as an outspoken fighter
Read full article: Leaders honor late Rep. Hastings as an outspoken fighterCongressional leaders and colleagues have used a memorial service for Rep. Alcee Hastings to remember him as a straight-talking champion for the disadvantaged who overcame hurdles in his own life.