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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Dorothy I. Height


  • Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library 3935 Benning Road Northeast Washington, DC, 20019 United States (map)

Join DC Public Library at the Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library for a pop-up exhibit celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Dorothy I. Height. This tribute honors the Civil Rights leader who embodied the Black Lives Matter at School principle of Black Women, championing their leadership and dignity throughout her life. Dr. Height inspired generations through her work with the National Council of Negro Women and her unwavering commitment to racial and gender justice.

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