Events Calendar
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Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Comes to Life
Historic Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Avenue, Winter Haven, FLJoin us for a free presentation by Ersula Know-Odom as she introduces us to Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. Dr. Bethune (1875-1955) was the founder of Bethune-Cookman University. She served as a New Deal government official - in one of the 20 highest-level offices held by women in the administration, and the highest held by an African American woman; was founder of FDR's "black cabinet;" served as president of the National
Respect: Soul Music and the Civil Rights Movement
Historic Ritz Theatre 263 W Central Avenue, Winter Haven, FLWords, images and stirring music tell the story of the soul music that became the soundtrack of the Civil Rights Movement: Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Sam and Dave, James Brown, and Florida's own Timmy Thomas ("Why Can't We Live Together''). John Capouya, author and professor of journalism and non-fiction writing at the University of Tampa, will present. John Capouya is an author and professor of journalism and non-fiction writing at