Dorothy Irene Height was born on this day. A tireless advocate for civil rights and women’s rights, she served for decades as the president of the National Council of Negro Women. Often called the “godmother of the civil rights movement,” Height played a crucial role in advancing equality through education, policy, and grassroots organizing. As noted by the NCNW: “Her life exemplifies her passionate commitment for a just society and her vision of a better world.”
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