FLORIDA COURIER — Dr. Bethune was the founder of what is now Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) in Daytona Beach. She also was a philanthropist, civil rights activist and humanitarian. The university is hosting a watch event starting at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center, 698 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. B-CU alumni chapters also are hosting watching parties nationwide.
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