Political Quotes

“Today we lost an American treasure with the passing of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height, a matriarch of the civil rights movement, a staunch advocate for women's rights, and an all-around phenomenal woman. Dr. Height was a bold and brilliant African American woman who blazed many trials and opened many doors to the American Dream for women and people of color. Throughout her life, Dr. Height wore many hats, both literally and figuratively. She wore them with elegance and dignity, with excellence and determination. From her legendary stewardship as the national president of Delta Sigma Theta sorority to her unprecedented 41-year tenure at the helm of the National Council of Negro Women, Dr. Height was a woman of courage and strength. Dr. Height's commitment to equality was reflected in so many of her pursuits. In the 1930s, for example, Dr. Height traveled across the United States to encourage YWCA chapters to implement interracial charters. After dedicating more than 60 years of her life to the YWCA, Dr. Height remained proudest of her efforts to direct the YWCA's attention to the issues of civil rights and racial justice.”