F - Ersula Knox-Odom "The Voice of Mary McLeod Bethune"

Starts: Thursday 02/01/2018 7:00pm
Ends: Thursday 02/01/2018 8:45pm

On February 1, historical actor Ersula Knox-Odom will appear in character as Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune in a performance drawn from that pivotal year of 1954, when “separate but equal” segregated schools were outlawed by the Supreme Court.  Dr. Bethune’s extraordinary contributions to democracy will be highlighted. Dr. Bethune, founder of Bethune-Cookman University, was a high-level official in the New Deal government. Following the performance, a Q&A session with the presenter in character will be held.

All Humanities Series programs are FREE. No ticket is required. Arrive early for choice seating.