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Quote by Dorothy Height

“If the time is not ripe, we have to ripen the time.”

Quote by Dorothy Height

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Dorothy Height, an American educator, was born on March 24, 1912, and passed away on April 20, 2010. She was an outstanding social activist committed to advancing civil rights and equality. Height had a rich experience in the fields of education and community service, serving as the president of the National Council of Negro Women, where she made significant contributions to women's rights and equality. more

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