Join us for a panel discussion about the civil rights activist and historical icon Dorothy Height
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
5:30–7:00 PM
Recently, we received a wonderful email from our 2020 scholarship recipient, Lailah Hall, in which she provided an update on her ongoing college career and recent successes. We are so proud of her and wanted to share this update with you.
Letter from Lailah Hall | Jan.13, 2021
"Greetings and Happy New Year!
I…
CBSNews.com recently featured Dr. Height in a news article highlighting her many contributions to the civil rights movement. Below is an excerpt from the article and the featured video about the women behind the 1963 March on Washington.
The microphone at the March on Washington was dominated by men. But it might never have happened…
The 2020 Virtual March on Washington is about asking everyone from protesters in the streets to elected officials at all levels of government to commit to pursuing a new agenda.
The video shared below includes a segment highlighting Dr. Height as described by Secretary Alexis Herman, the 23rd U.S. Secretary of Labor and the President…
CBS News and NAACP worked together to create "The Power of August." The video looks back at transformational moments in American civil rights history that happened in the month of August. Each of its four acts, explore stories of powerful and historic August events, beginning with Emmett Till's murder, then the March on Washington,…
Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Social Distancing Show, has highlighted Dr. Height and other important women that have stood on the front lines of fighting for justice throughout history in a segment called "Black Women Deserve More Credit."
The clip above starts at the portion of the video specific to Dr Height but…
We have lost an American treasure. John Lewis was a powerful example of the true spirit of patriotism in his unwavering fight for human rights and social justice. In his youth, he shaped a new generation of civil rights activists. Throughout his lifetime, he encouraged the next generation to never stop fighting for full freedom. …
Awarded with a DIHEF scholarship, we have followed and financially supported David throughout his college career. We are proud to announce that he has just graduated this spring from North Carolina A&T University (NCAT) after four years of dedicated excellence.
Highlights from David M. Thomas, II's college experience:
David’s picture was used to promote the…
By Alexis M. Herman
April 20, 2020 marks the 10th anniversary of the death of our gentle but fearless leader and mentor, Dr. Dorothy Irene Height. This significant anniversary offers us an opportunity for reflection during these unprecedented times we are living in today.
Dr. Height undoubtedly was a creative, compassionate, and visionary leader. Her scholarship,…
The Philadelphia Tribune | Samaria Bailey Tribune Correspondent | Jan 20, 2020 Photo: From left, James Farmer, national director of the Congress for Racial Equality; Whitney M. Young Jr., executive director for the National Urban League; and Dorothy Height an officer of the National Council of Negro Women, talk to reporters after meeting with President…