Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Members of Congressional Leadership and Members of the Florida Congressional delegation to unveil a statue honoring Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune of Florida: a civil rights pioneer and a champion for African American women’s rights. Below are the Speaker’s remarks: Speaker Pelosi. As Speaker of the House, it is my privilege to welcome
Students visited the nation s capital to witness the unveiling and participate in the Florida Statewide Summit on Equity In Education hosted by FIU in DC.