Civil rights activist Dorothy Height dies at 98

For nearly half a century, Dorothy Irene Height has given leadership to the struggle for equality and human rights for all people. Her life exemplifies her passionate commitment for a just society and her vision of a better world.

As reported in the CNN Wire Staff article dated Tuesday, 20 April 2010 ... Height, at age 98, died this morning at 3:41 a.m at Howard University Hospital in NW Washington DC.

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