Florida B. Thomas Library

By Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
Posted 1/30/19

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News

CLEWISTON — Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Comes to Life” on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 5 p.m. at the Florida B. Thomas Library, 1010 J Harlem Academy Ave. …

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By Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
Special to the Lake Okeechobee News


CLEWISTON — Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Comes to Life” on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 5 p.m. at the Florida B. Thomas Library, 1010 J Harlem Academy Ave. Ersula Knox-Odom, in costume and in character, portrays Dr. Bethune. Dr. Bethune was the founder of the Bethune-Cookman University, civil rights activist, “New Deal” government official, and served as president of the National Association of Colored Women. For information, call For information, call 863-902-3322.

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