Black History: Special Delivery!!
Happy 106th Birthday Dr. Dorothy Height!
Born on March 24, 1912, in Richmond, VA, she spent her life fighting for civil rights and women’s rights. One of Height’s major accomplishments was directing the integration of all of the YWCA’s centers in 1946. In 1957, Height became the president of the National Council of Negro Women. In 1963, Height was one of the organizers of the famed March on Washington. Ironically, she, nor any other women were allowed to speak at the march.
Black Mail Blog 
March 25, 2018 at 7:01 pm
She was a ‘mover and shaker’ as she ascended to “height”s we still don’t know. The life and accomplishments of so many men and women of color have been minimally documented. When so,often we get watered-down versions of the great things and tremendous sacrifices made along the national history timeline.
We are definitely to be grateful for those whom were literate and possessed brave spirits and were determined to correct inequity as they[we] have experienced them. Happy Birthday, indeed! Another moment in black history , as there is one to celebrate 365 days of the year.
Keep informing and teaching the masses.
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March 25, 2018 at 10:05 pm
Yes a true trailblazer!! Her lesser know trailblazing work with the “Wednesday’s In Mississippi Movement”
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March 26, 2018 at 12:48 pm
It is courageous people like her who have always inspired us all to be more courageous in our own lives.
When we see or feel injustice o the need for progressive humanistic change, we should take comfort in knowing that courage is but withstanding discomfort and creating more just process outcomes for others as well as ourselves. It is unselfish courage to do what’s right, and speak up at the most uncomfortable times, for that is when changes are most possible.
MLK did speak of the necessary discomfort and embarrassment in which facilitating change is best achieved. When we embarrass inequity, changes are made and progress soon follows.
PS: You bring out the philosopher in me![Love this site.]
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March 26, 2018 at 1:46 pm
“EMBARRASS inequity!! LOVE IT! Thanks for always being encouraging of my efforts with the blog!
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March 26, 2018 at 12:50 pm
It is sites like this from where strength and courage is facilitated best, spreads throughout, mobilizes young people and our collective voices get heard. Thanks.
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March 25, 2018 at 10:06 pm
Is also a very important part of history.
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March 26, 2018 at 2:09 pm
your post haven’t been showing up in my thread! If you bumped me… ok… but i missed receiving your good news. so, i hope it’s okay i refollow. If no, bump me off.
& keep doing what u do.
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March 26, 2018 at 2:10 pm
I didnt remove you. Not sure what happened. Welcome back!
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March 26, 2018 at 8:21 pm
I was missing your posts and am glad you are still here!
so thanks! 🙂 I’m glad to be back!
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October 31, 2021 at 8:44 am
Very thoughtful bblog
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October 31, 2021 at 9:01 am
Thank you!
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