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“We've got to work to save our children and do it with full respect for the fact that if we do not, no one else is going to do it.”

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Dorothy Height
Dorothy Height

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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