Dorothy Height

Dorothy Height was a prominent American civil rights and women's rights activist who dedicated her life to advocating for racial equality and social justice. As a leader of the National Council of Negro Women, she worked tirelessly to improve education, employment, and voting rights for African Americans and women. Known for her powerful speeches and coalition-building, she played a key role in the Civil Rights Movement alongside figures like Martin Luther King Jr. Her efforts helped break barriers for minorities and women, and she is celebrated as a trailblazer for justice and equality in the United States.