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Left to right:  Althea Gibson, Dizzy Gillespie, and Mary McLeod Bethune.  (Courtesy of Pinterest)

Althea Gibson (1927-2003)

No matter what accomplishments you achieve, somebody helped you.

Althea Gibson was born in Clarendon County, South Carolina.  In 1956, she became the first black athlete to win a Grand Slam tennis championship, and she captured a total of five during her career.

Dizzy Gillespie (1917-1993)

Mutual respect is so important because as soon as it disappears in relations between you and the next person, there’s trouble.

Dizzy Gillespie was born in Cheraw, South Carolina.  His jazz music featured his highly accomplished skills as a trumpet player as well as being a highly effective bandleader.

Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955)

Invest in the human soul.  Who knows, it might be a diamond in the rough.

Mary McLeod Bethune was born in Mayesville, South Carolina.  In addition to being an educator, she was a philanthropist and humanitarian.

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Faith ought not to be a plaything.  If we believe, we should believe like giants.

From Psalm 71:5:  “For you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust, O Lord, from my youth.”

Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) was an American educator, philanthropist, and civil rights activist.  A daughter of former slaves, she made a significant impact in the lives of many.

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Without faith, nothing is possible.  With it, nothing is impossible.

From Matthew 8:24-26:  “A windstorm suddenly arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves, but He was asleep.  And they went and woke Him up, saying, ‘Lord, save us!  We are perishing!’   And He said to them, ‘Why are you afraid, you of little faith?’  Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a dead calm.”

Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) was an American educator, philanthropist, and civil rights activist.  A daughter of former slaves, she made a significant impact in the lives of many.

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The true worth of a race must be measured by the character of its womanhood.

Our children must never lose their zeal for building a better world.

Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) was an American educator, philanthropist, and civil rights activist.  A daughter of former slaves, she made a significant impact in the lives of many.