Dorothy height served as president of the national council of negro women for 40 years She challenged racism and sexism at an early age, setting the stage for a lifetime of activism Find out more at womenshistory.org.
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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 people into her.
Born in richmond, virginia march 24, 1912, dorothy irene height became for many, an example of a life of service 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 opportunities for african american women. 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 women.
