Dorothy Height was a prominent figure in the civil rights movement and a leading voice for women’s rights and gender equality. She was born on March 24, 1912, and dedicated her life to fighting for racial and gender equality in the United States.

Height began her activism at a young age and eventually became the president of the National Council of Negro Women, a position she held for 40 years. She worked closely with other civil rights leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and A. Philip Randolph to address issues of segregation, discrimination, and economic inequality.

Height was a key organizer of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. She also played a significant role in the push for the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

In addition to her civil rights work, Height was a fierce advocate for women’s rights and believed in the importance of intersectionality in fighting for social justice. She received numerous awards and honors for her activism, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1994.

Dorothy Height passed away in 2010, leaving behind a powerful legacy of activism and advocacy for equality and justice. She is remembered as a trailblazer for her tireless dedication to advancing the rights of African Americans and women in the United States.