Bethune
Americannoun
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In 1942, when one of the leaders of the House Un-American Activities Committee baselessly accused the famous educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune of being a communist, Smith sprang into action.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
Now, consumers have decided to rebuild their depleted savings early in 2026, and that means less spending, Bethune said.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 28, 2026
Tatum Bethune, a seventh-round pick in 2024, stepped in and finished second on the team in tackles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2026
Later at Mary McCloud Bethune Junior High, he fell in with a group of kids who included Raymond Washington, who went on to form the Crips with Stanley “Tookie” Williams, another South L.A. native.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2025
“Okay, guys, we’ll meet in half an hour, at that column over there,” said Ms. Bethune, pointing to the right corner.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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