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Funeral services for Dr. Dorothy Irene Height, the nation's prominent
civil rights advocate, counselor to U.S. presidents, and founder of the Black Family Reunion,held annually in the Nation's Capital, will be laid to rest on Thursday April 29, 2010.
Dr. Height, known for donning elegant hats, was a tireless advocate
for civil rights, and the advancement of women. She was president emerita of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), the organization that leads, develops, and advocates for women of African descent
as they support their families and communities.
Dr. Height was awarded America's two highest civilian awards, the Presidential
Medal of Freedom in 1994 by the President Bill Clinton. She was also awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2004
through an act of Congress.
Dr. Height's annual Uncommon Height Awards that celebrates the achievements of Dr. Height will be scheduled this October
in her honor. Last year's event recognized Oprah Winfrey for her accomplishments in media. Also in attendance
was the legendary actress, Cicely Tyson. (Photos)
Dr. Height passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Howard University Hospital
of natural causes. She was 98.
A schedule of celebratory services in her honor follows.
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6:00 – 10:00 p.m. --- Dr. Height will lie in repose at the NCNW Dorothy I. Height building for a public viewing.
2:00 p.m. --- The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will conduct a public Omega Omega Service
at Howard University. Dr. Height served as national president of the sorority in 1947.
7:00 p.m. --- A “Community Celebration of Life” memorial will be held at Shiloh
Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. The memorial is open to the public.
10:00 a.m. --- A funeral service will be conducted at Washington National Cathedral and is open to the public.
The burial service will follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Maryland.
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