Gwen Ifill remembers civil rights activist Dr. Dorothy Height, who was a leader in both the African-American and women's rights movements. She died Tuesday at age 98. Dorothy Irene Height always made ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. From reader Rochelle Briggs comes this family perspective of Dorothy ...

Dignitaries including President Obama paid tribute to late civil rights icon Dorothy Height today at the National Cathedral. It’s one of several services this week honoring Height. Tell Me More brings ...

RICHMOND, Va. -- Richmond native Dr. Dorothy Height left her fingerprint on many significant efforts around the country. Her life’s work: a commitment to community service. Height was a civil rights ...

Today, a memorial service was held for civil rights pioneer Dorothy Height. Laura Murphy, Director of the ACLU's Washington Legislative Office, reflects upon Dr. Height's activism. The passing of Dr.

What do you give civil rights icon Dorothy Height for her 90th birthday? How about paying off the $5 million mortgage on the National Council of Negro Women headquarters on Pennsylvania Avenue? Boxing ...

TheStreet's Black History video series remembers Dorothy Height, one of the most unsung and revered Civil Rights leaders. Born in Richmond Virginia in 1912, Dorothy Height quickly rose up as an ...

President Barack Obama recently signed a bill that names the United States Postal Service office in Washington D.C. after civil rights pioneer Dorothy Height. On Dec. 15, Obama signed into order H.R.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)-Passion and dedication are just two of the many qualities that describe this week’s One Class at a Time winner. Portia Norris is known for spreading positivity and leaving a ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A South Columbus elementary school is taking a new approach to motivate students to show up for class. Dorothy Height Elementary School on Benning Drive has opened the PAW — ...

Height, who continued actively speaking out into her 90s, had been at Howard University Hospital for some time. The hospital said in a statement she died of natural causes. As a teenager, Height ...

Champion of rights for minorities and women, Height was 98. April 20, 2010— -- Dorothy Height, an African-American administrator, educator, and key civil rights activist, has passed away at the ...