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Palehorse

#570
April 20, 2010, 02:11:51 PM
Dorothy Height - Dead @ 98

Height, who had been chair and president emerita of the National Council of Negro Women, worked in the 1960s alongside civil rights pioneers, including the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., future U.S. Rep. John Lewis and A. Philip Randolph. She was on the platform when King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech at the 1963 March on Washington.

Career Highlights:

*  1933 – Leader of the United Christian Youth Movement of North America.  Height works to prevent lynching and desegregate the armed forces.

*  1935 – Height is asked to work with ending Harlem riot.

*  1937 – Mary McLeod Bethune, National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) founder asks Height to join organization assisting with women's rights for equal pay and education.

*  1944-1977 – Height works in several leadership positions with the National Board of the YWCA of the USA.

*  1965 – Becomes Director of the Center for Racial Justice.

*  1944-1956 – Height serves as Vice President and later President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

*  1952-1955 – Is a member on the U.S. Department of Defense Advisory Committee on Women.

*  1957-1998 – National President of National Council of Negro Women.

*  1958-1968 – Is a member on the New York State Welfare Board.

*  1964 – Organizes "Wednesdays in Mississippi" to open communication among women of various races.

*  1964-1970 – Is a member of the American Red Cross board of governors.

*  1965-1977 – Is the founder and director of YWCA Center for Racial Justice.

*  1970 – Height creates the Women's Center for Education and Career Advancement in New York City.  Center helps women with entry-level jobs.

*  1993 – Is inducted into The National Women's Hall of Fame.

*  1994 – Is Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by president Bill Clinton.

*  October 25, 1997 – Participates in the "Million Woman March" in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

*  1998 – Height becomes Chair and President Emerita of NCNW.

*  2004 – President George W. Bush presents Height with the Congressional Gold Medal.

*  January 20, 2009 – Is at the podium when Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th president of the United States.

*  April 20, 2010 – Dies of natural causes at Howard University Hospital in DC.

Publications:

Open Wide the Freedom Gates: A Memoir, 2003

Sources: Biography Resource Center, NCNW, Britannica


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Sandy Eggo

#571
April 20, 2010, 02:35:15 PM
You beat me, but very nicely done. I didn't know all of those things.

RIP :(
Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. - -Cree Indian Prophecy

"Women who strive to be equal to men lack ambitition" -- anonymous

Palehorse

#572
April 20, 2010, 02:44:01 PM
She was an icon for woman's rights and civil rights. A classy woman who achieved much and worked tirelessly. Lost to the ages. . . :'(

Some of us would be resting on our laurels if we'd achieved 25% of what she accomplished. She never quit. . . :smile:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

dan foster

#573
May 01, 2010, 01:29:46 PM
Quote from: Palehorse on April 20, 2010, 02:44:01 PM
She was an icon for woman's rights and civil rights. A classy woman who achieved much and worked tirelessly. Lost to the ages. . . :'(

Some of us would be resting on our laurels if we'd achieved 25% of what she accomplished. She never quit. . . :smile:

I am guessing, but haven't seen or heard it; I wonder how many good ol' right-wing whites are aghast that flags are flying at half staff over some unknown negro maid.  Of course, the ones that would feel that way don't pay attention to the flag flying as they only pay attention to the one wrapped around their bible (or being ripped to shreds attached to their car).  Again, haven't heard nor seen it, but anyone else get that impression from "folks" out there?
"Wherever morality is based on theology, wherever right is made dependent on divine authority, the most immoral, unjust, infamous things can be justified and established." -- Ludwig Feuerbach, The Essence of Christianity, 1841

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Henry Hawk

#574
May 03, 2010, 08:19:39 AM
 :rolleyes:
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


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Locutus

#575
May 03, 2010, 11:38:35 AM
Lynn Redgrave -- DEAD!
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dan foster

#576
May 03, 2010, 10:21:59 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on May 03, 2010, 08:19:39 AM
:rolleyes:

No worries, hank.  I have heard some remarks that led me to my conclusion.  At least I didn't use the usual Fox approach; "Some folks say....."  Just listen to their "newscasters".  Of course, they are always lying, even when using the truth, "some folks say".
"Wherever morality is based on theology, wherever right is made dependent on divine authority, the most immoral, unjust, infamous things can be justified and established." -- Ludwig Feuerbach, The Essence of Christianity, 1841

"A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world" Louis Pasteur

"It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so." -- Sir Arthur C. Clarke

Palehorse

#577
May 10, 2010, 10:36:17 AM
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

me

#578
May 10, 2010, 10:50:10 AM
I always liked her.  RIP Lena  :'(
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Sandy Eggo

#579
May 10, 2010, 01:34:18 PM
I love, Lena! :(

If there is an after-life maybe she and Red Foxx are in the same place? I know he'd like that. :smile:
Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. - -Cree Indian Prophecy

"Women who strive to be equal to men lack ambitition" -- anonymous

Palehorse

#580
May 10, 2010, 01:36:02 PM
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on May 10, 2010, 01:34:18 PM
I love, Lena! :(

If there is an after-life maybe she and Red Foxx are in the same place? I know he'd like that. :smile:
:yes: :smile:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

me

#581
May 10, 2010, 01:43:12 PM
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on May 10, 2010, 01:34:18 PM
I love, Lena! :(

If there is an after-life maybe she and Red Foxx are in the same place? I know he'd like that. :smile:
She could help keep Aunt Ester in line..... :biggrin:
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Palehorse

#582
May 10, 2010, 05:00:28 PM
Quote from: me on May 10, 2010, 01:43:12 PM
She could help keep Aunt Ester in line..... :biggrin:
:biggrin:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Sandy Eggo

#583
May 16, 2010, 09:57:39 AM
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Ronnie James Dio (born Ronald James Padavona) has sadly passed away from his battle with stomach cancer. He was 67 years old. Dio made a name for himself when he fronted the Ritchie Blackmore led band Rainbow, who released their first album in 1975. After leaving Rainbow, Dio was asked to replace Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath, to which he agreed. With Black Sabbath, he recorded two highly acclaimed studio albums in the form of "Heaven And Hell" and "The Mob Rules." After leaving Black Sabbath, he formed his own self-titled band and became one of the biggest draws in heavy metal during the 1980s.

http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=55907
Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. - -Cree Indian Prophecy

"Women who strive to be equal to men lack ambitition" -- anonymous

Palehorse

#584
May 16, 2010, 07:14:27 PM
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on May 16, 2010, 09:57:39 AM
http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=55907

I saw Dio when he was with Rainbow (Blackmore on guitar) in Chicago a long time ago. He appeared old back then, but he could scream. . . (I think they were appearing with UFO IIRC, with UFO opening for them).

It's a wonder he lived to 67, but he will be missed. . .
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville
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