Memorial Page for Dorothy Height (née Dorothy Irene Height)

Dorothy Height (* March 24, 1912 in Richmond; † April 20, 2010 in Howard University Hospital) was an american activist. She was 98 years old. Her education included Columbia University, New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development and Columbia University School of Social Work. She received 10 awards, including Spingarn Medal, Presidential Citizens Medal. She was buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery.