FROM THE PUBLISHERS
On behalf of the PARENT Magazines Florida Team , we want to share our collective honor in publishing this special edition of PARENT Magazines – The Pride of Florida . Every member of our PARENT team contributed to this effort because we had a shared passion for what this edition is about – celebrating Dr . Mary McLeod Bethune , an exceptional American and the placement of her statue at Statuary Hall !
When we began to think through how we wanted to contribute to this historic occasion , we had a much narrower scope in mind –– a special edition of EVOLVE , targeted to our subscribers , advertisers and supporters . But John Guthrie , VP of Communications at Halifax Health , and a true partner , had a larger vision . John felt the occasion warranted a commemorative publication that would be distributed more widely when the statue was exhibited here in Florida . He introduced us to Nancy Lohman and as they say … the rest is history , or in this case it is literally in your hands .
At a team meeting we brainstormed a title for this publication . As part of that discussion , we explored why this publication was important . What resonated with all of us was the significance of this event –– not just to Bethune-Cookman University staff , faculty , or alumni , not just to the Daytona Beach community or Volusia County but in fact to every Floridian and the nation . When we talk about the American spirit and resourcefulness , Mary McLeod Bethune embodies it . When we talk about driving change against overwhelming odds , we are talking about Mary McLeod Bethune . Her contributions are truly exceptional and a lesson to all of us even today . Clearly , she is The Pride of Florida !
This publication , which was written by Aaron London , is not where you will learn all you need to know about Dr . Mary McLeod Bethune . In fact , this issue is simply meant to commemorate this significant event , her statue being exhibited here in Florida and ultimately unveiled at the U . S . Capitol . But if you become as intrigued and inspired as we have , you may be compelled to learn more . Visit our website
www . ParentMagazinesFlorida . com / ThePrideofFlorida to find references and resources .
A special thank you to the Dr . Mary McLeod Bethune Statuary Fund , Inc board , donors , supporters , co-hosts and others whose contributions have made this “ Journey to the National Statuary Hall ” a reality . We are proud to have been a part of the team .
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PUBLISHER Howard M . Holley
EDITOR Dr . Barbara C . Holley Nancy Lohman John Guthrie
MANAGING EDITOR Aaron London
TOUCHPOINT MEDIA EDITORIAL TEAM Jeanne Coates Jennifer Gravel Elesha Mavromattis
ART DIRECTOR Leslie Proctor
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