• I Leave You Love - The Life and Times of Mary McLeod Bethune Episode 1 'Fear'

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I Leave You Love - The Life and Times of Mary McLeod Bethune Episode 1 'Fear'

By: Vanitas Arts
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  • Mary McLeod Bethune - African American Activist, Educator and World Changer - A remarkable woman who became one of the most important Black educators, civil and Women's Rights leaders of the 20th Century. Born on 10th July in Mayesville, Carolina, USA in 1875; One of 15 children; Mary knew struggle and how segregation impacted. Grown-up to defy and challenge the KKK who terrorised, used violence and murder to keep Black citizens under the Jim Crow mob rule. The klan and their supporters were never very far from Mary's endeavours, her efforts and achievements, but the force of her will power endured. I Leave You Love - Mary Macleod Bethune is a new drama written by Dr Anita Franklin, directed by Amanda Huxtable and produced by Vanitas Arts. This new drama based, episodic podcast, released in October 2021 celebrates the work and Black History Month - with extracts from Anita's forthcoming drama, provocations and commentary from Black female guests, Digital Storyteller and Director Amanda Huxtable and writer Desirée Reynolds. ​Our podcast episodes will explore Mary's life and ask key questions on how her experiences and achievements impact and resonate today. CONTENT WARNING - PLEASE NOTE OUR PODCAST INCLUDES SOME MATERIAL AND DISCUSSIONS ON RACIAL THREATS AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. ​ ADVISORY FOR MINIMUM AGE 13+ OR AT YOUR DISCRETION
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  • Episode 1 Fear

    Episode 1 Fear
    Oct 21 2021

    When I was a girl I was told by another little girl that I could not read. That I would never read. It was far above my station to even hope for literacy. And you want to know a secret? I was angry.

    This podcast is about a remarkable woman; someone who made a difference, who you may not be aware of.

    A Black female who changed history as an activist and educator for Black women’s rights in the USA and across the world.

    Mary McLeod Bethune.

    This podcast is the first in a series of 4 …. where we will highlight the story of Mary McLeod Bethune and examine the driving forces in her life.

    Using extracts from ‘I leave You Love’ …. our new drama written by playwright and academic Dr Anita Franklin.

    Together we will explore the issues Mary faced all those years ago are still prevalent for Black women today.

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    49 mins

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