Dorothy Irene. Height (1912–2010) was an outspoken Black American civil rights and women's rights activist of 1960s. As president of the National Council of Negro Women for over 40 years, Height was a leading voice for gender and racial equality.
Height worked alongside prominent civil rights leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis, advocating for voting rights, desegregation, and economic justice. She played a crucial role in organizing the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
Height also focused on issues affecting Black American women, including healthcare, education, and economic empowerment. She was instrumental in establishing programs to support Black families and communities.
Height's tireless efforts earned her numerous awards and honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Height was inducted into the Democracy Hall of Fame International. She also received an estimated 24 honorary degrees. Her legacy continues to inspire generations of activists to fight for equality and justice for all.
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Dorothy Irene Height