Dorothy Height
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Summary
Dorothy Height was born in Richmond[1]. She died in Howard University Hospital[2]. She worked as an educator[3], journalist[4], social worker[5], politician[6], and human rights defender[7]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,241 views/month, #7,145 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Washington, D.C.[9]
- Place of burial: Fort Lincoln Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12]
- Occupation: pedagogue[13], political activist[14]
- Field of work: human rights[15], civil and political rights[16], women's rights[17], racial discrimination[18], civil rights[19]
- Employer: Harlem YWCA[20], YWCA USA[21]
- Educated at: Columbia University[22], New York University[23], Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development[24], Columbia University School of Social Work[25]
- Award received: Spingarn Medal[26], Presidential Citizens Medal[27], Presidential Medal of Freedom[28], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Want[29], National Women's Hall of Fame[30], Candace Award[31], Congressional Gold Medal[32], Heinz Award[33], International Civil Rights Walk of Fame[34], Phoenix Award[35], Jefferson Awards for Public Service[36], lifetime achievement award[37], honorary degree[38], Ladies' Home Journal Women of the Year[39]
- Member of: National Women's Political Caucus[40], Delta Sigma Theta[41], YWCA USA[42], National Council of Negro Women[43], Big Six[44], National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research[45], African-American Women for Reproductive Freedom[46]
- Sex or gender: female[47]
- Commons category: Dorothy Height[48]
Why It Matters
Dorothy Height has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Dorothy Height born?
Dorothy Height's place of birth was Richmond[1].
Where did Dorothy Height die?
Dorothy Height passed away in Howard University Hospital[2].
What did Dorothy Height do for work?
Dorothy Height worked as an educator[3], journalist[4], social worker[5], politician[6], and human rights defender[7].
Where did Dorothy Height go to school?
Dorothy Height was educated at Columbia University[22], New York University[23], Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development[24], and Columbia University School of Social Work[25].
What awards did Dorothy Height receive?
Honors received include Spingarn Medal[26], Presidential Citizens Medal[27], Presidential Medal of Freedom[28], and Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Want[29].