Dorothy Height

Many times as Black women we complain that the Civil Rights movement forgets about women and that the Women’s rights movement forgets about Blacks. Dorothy Height was one of the pioneers in our country to get people to address the issue of the Black woman. Some of you may be wondering who is Ms. Height, and I would encourage you to educate yourselves. There are many more civil rights leaders besides those heralded in your U.S. History books. To read more about Ms. Height, you can check out her book “Open Wide the Freedom Gates.” I also would like to remind all of us to take a step back and think about powerful people such as Ms. Height who have graced this earth, and think about the sacrifices that she made to make our futures better. When you think of all of the problems that are going on in your life, remember what life would have been like if Dorothy had not inspired others to make a difference. Ms. Dorothy Height may you Rest in peace, and I salute you.