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Story May 4, 1957

The Tribune

Roanoke, Virginia

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The Bethune-Cookman College choir will broadcast a special program on ABC Radio on May 19, honoring Mary McLeod Bethune's contributions to America, as part of the United Negro College Fund's weekly series, in cooperation with the National Council of Negro Women.

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Bethune-Cookman Choir
Honors Mary McLeod
Bethune On Radio Show

New York. April 26. On May 19, the choir of Bethune-Cookman College will present a special program over the ABC Radio Network marking the second annual observance of "Mary McLeod Bethune Commemoration Week."

The program is part of the regular weekly series featuring the choirs of the member colleges of the United Negro College Fund.

The special Bethune-Cookman Choir broadcast, honoring the late Mrs. Bethune and her great contributions to America, is presented in cooperation with the National Council of Negro Women.

Mrs. Bethune was the founder of both Bethune-Cookman College and the National Council of Negro Women.

The United Negro College Fund choral programs originate from New York, Sundays, 10:35 to 11:00 a.m. over WABC and are heard at varying times over the nationwide ABC Radio Network.

Consult your radio page for local time of broadcast.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Biography

What themes does it cover?

Triumph Moral Virtue

What keywords are associated?

Bethune Cookman Choir Mary Mcleod Bethune Radio Broadcast United Negro College Fund Commemoration Week National Council Of Negro Women

What entities or persons were involved?

Mary Mcleod Bethune Bethune Cookman Choir

Where did it happen?

New York

Story Details

Key Persons

Mary Mcleod Bethune Bethune Cookman Choir

Location

New York

Event Date

May 19

Story Details

The choir presents a radio program honoring Mary McLeod Bethune's contributions as founder of Bethune-Cookman College and the National Council of Negro Women, marking the second annual Commemoration Week.

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