Dorothy Height - Wikipedia
Dorothy Irene Height (March 24, 1912 – April 20, 2010) was an African-American civil rights and women's rights activist. [1] She focused on the issues of African-American women, including …
Dr. Dorothy Height Biography - National Women's History Museum
A leader in the Civil Rights movement, Dr. Dorothy Height served as president of the National Council of Negro Women for 40 years. Find out more at womenshistory.org.
Dorothy Height - Quotes, Death & Facts - Biography
Apr 2, 2014 · Dorothy Height was a leader in addressing the rights of both women and African Americans as the president of the National Council of Negro Women. In the 1990s, she drew young …
Dorothy Height | National Council of Negro Women, NAACP ...
Dorothy Height was an American civil rights and women’s rights activist, a widely respected and influential leader of organizations focused primarily on improving the circumstances of and …
The Legacy of Dorothy Height - National Center for Civil and ...
Born in Richmond, Virginia March 24, 1912, Dorothy Irene Height became for many, an example of a life of service. In high school, she began her activism, participating in anti-lynching campaigns of the 1920s.
Dorothy Height - Civil Rights Leader, Age, Married, Children
Feb 2, 2025 · Dorothy Height was a prominent civil rights and women's rights leader, known for her dedication to social causes and advocacy through organizations like the National Council of Negro …
Dorothy I. Height - U.S. National Park Service
Apr 20, 2010 · She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1994, and the Congressional Gold Medal in 2004 for her civil rights activism. Dorothy Height passed away on March 25, 2010 at …