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Dorothy Irene Height (March 24, 1912 – April 20, 2010) was an African-American civil rights and women's rights activist. She focused on the issues of African-American women, including unemployment , illiteracy , and voter awareness. [2]
- Dorothy Irene Height, March 24, 1912, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
- April 20, 2010 (aged 98), Washington, D.C., U.S.
Dorothy Irene Height (* 24. März 1912 in Richmond, Virginia; † 20. April 2010 in Washington, D.C.) war eine US-amerikanische Politikerin, Bürgerrechtlerin und Sozialarbeiterin .
2. Apr. 2014 · Dorothy Height was a leader in the civil rights and women's rights movements, president of the National Council of Negro Women, and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal. She worked with Martin Luther King Jr., A. Philip Randolph, Roy Wilkins, and other prominent figures of the era. She also organized the first Black Family Reunion and celebrated her 90th birthday as a fundraiser for the NCNW.
Learn about the life and achievements of Dr. Dorothy Height, a civil rights activist and leader of the National Council of Negro Women. She participated in the March on Washington, advised presidents, and received many honors and awards.
23. Apr. 2024 · Dorothy Height (born March 24, 1912, Richmond, Va., U.S.—died April 20, 2010, Washington, D.C.) 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 opportunities for African American women.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
15. Aug. 2019 · Dorothy Height (March 24, 1912–April 20, 2010) was a teacher, social service worker, and the four-decade-long president of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). She was called the "godmother of the women's movement" for her work for women's rights, and was one of few women present on the speaking platform during the 1963 ...
20. Apr. 2010 · Dorothy Height was a civil rights activist who worked with Martin Luther King Jr. and Eleanor Roosevelt to promote civil rights and equality. She also organized groups of women of different races and religions to fight for their rights. She died at age 98, the Washington Post reported, and was called "the godmother of the Civil Rights Movement".
