Dorothy height was a civil rights and women's rights activist focused primarily on improving the circumstances of and opportunities for african american women. 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 Reared in rankin, pa., height graduated in 1933 from new york The legacy of dorothy height born in richmond, virginia march 24, 1912, dorothy irene height became for many, an example of a life of service Discover dorothy height's impactful life as a civil rights leader, her fight for women's rights, and her legacy Learn about her marriage and children.
Dorothy height is recognized as one of the most influential women in the modern civil rights movement President of the national council of negro women.
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