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Set against a backdrop of racial and gender inequality, this narrative follows Mary McLeod Bethune, the daughter of formerly enslaved parents, as she rises to prominence as an activist and educator. Her friendship with Eleanor Roosevelt, sparked by their shared commitment to women's rights and education, deepens amidst personal and political challenges. Together, they navigate the complexities of civil rights and social justice, with Eleanor's controversial role as First Lady amplifying their voices. Their bond becomes a cornerstone for the modern civil rights movement.
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The First Ladies, Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray
- Language
- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- The First Ladies
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Diversified Publishing
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 576
- ISBN13
- 9780593743782
- Category
- Fiction, Historical prose
- Description
- Set against a backdrop of racial and gender inequality, this narrative follows Mary McLeod Bethune, the daughter of formerly enslaved parents, as she rises to prominence as an activist and educator. Her friendship with Eleanor Roosevelt, sparked by their shared commitment to women's rights and education, deepens amidst personal and political challenges. Together, they navigate the complexities of civil rights and social justice, with Eleanor's controversial role as First Lady amplifying their voices. Their bond becomes a cornerstone for the modern civil rights movement.