Today’s simple, striking Google homepage Doodle honors what would have been the 102nd birthday of Dorothy Irene Height.
Height was a civil and women’s rights activist who’s credited with bridging the gap between the Civil Rights and Feminist movements. She was awarded both the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1994 and the Congressional Gold Medal in 2004.
Height sat on the stage behind Martin Luther King Jr. as he gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, according to Time. She also co-founded the National Women’s Political Caucus with Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan. After her death in...
Height was a civil and women’s rights activist who’s credited with bridging the gap between the Civil Rights and Feminist movements. She was awarded both the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1994 and the Congressional Gold Medal in 2004.
Height sat on the stage behind Martin Luther King Jr. as he gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, according to Time. She also co-founded the National Women’s Political Caucus with Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan. After her death in...
- 3/24/2014
- by Erin Strecker
- EW.com - PopWatch
The First Lady is a total style maven — and she showed that she can constantly surprise us with her hair changes! For a speech in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 27, Michelle stepped up her hair game by going with a totally-on trend look: blonde ombre!
Michelle Obama showed off her lighter side — in the form of tasteful ombre throughout her wispy bangs! The fresh burst of color at the tips of her layers and highlighted throughout her short style help add some dimension to her style! Do You love her new look?
Michelle Obama’s Ombre Bangs — Fun New Look
Michelle’s simple style update lightens up her whole look! Her face-framing wispy bangs are so airy and voluminous that all of the attention is drawn over to her gorgeous eyes. It’s great that she’s participating in the hottest hair trend out there without going too over-the-top with bolder colors.
Michelle Obama showed off her lighter side — in the form of tasteful ombre throughout her wispy bangs! The fresh burst of color at the tips of her layers and highlighted throughout her short style help add some dimension to her style! Do You love her new look?
Michelle Obama’s Ombre Bangs — Fun New Look
Michelle’s simple style update lightens up her whole look! Her face-framing wispy bangs are so airy and voluminous that all of the attention is drawn over to her gorgeous eyes. It’s great that she’s participating in the hottest hair trend out there without going too over-the-top with bolder colors.
- 8/28/2013
- by Kristine Hope Kowalski
- HollywoodLife
Ahead of her husband's speech Wednesday to mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, Michelle Obama honored a lesser-known civil rights leader at the White House today. The first lady called Whitney Young an "unsung hero" before screening a documentary about his life, The Powerbroker: Whitney Young's Fight For Civil Rights. Five decades ago, Whitney Young helped organized the March on Washington, which famously featured Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. During today's event, Michelle said, "For every Dr. King, there is a Whitney Young or a Roy Wilkins or a Dorothy Height, each of whom played a critical role in the struggle for change." In fact, the first lady has a personal connection to the leader, as she graduated from the Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, class of '81. Michelle wore a festive floral dress to take part in today's celebrations...
- 8/28/2013
- by Annie Gabillet
- Popsugar.com
Happy Birthday Carole Barrowman, goodbye and God bless Dr. Height, Details chats with Craig Lowe, and RuPaul wants you to "Snap Out of It"
Judith Light never misses a Glbt cause. Plus, look at her - she's 61!
/ Photo Credit Linda Lenzi for Broadwayworld.com
Last night the Point Foundation recognized activist David Mixner in New York City, and honored their scholars. Celebrities including Cheyenne Jackson, Judith Light, Kelly Ripa, Alan Cumming and more showed up and looked fabulous. The Point Foundation is the largest Glbt scholarship fund in the country. Jane Krakowski with the Point Scholars / Photo Credit Linda Lenzi for Broadwayworld.com Details of the Sex and the City 2 soundtrack are leaking out, and yes, there will be unexpected tracks such as Alicia Keys covering Blondie's "Rapture" but nothing caught me off guard like the news that Liza Minnelli is doing a cover of Beyonce's"Single Ladies.
Judith Light never misses a Glbt cause. Plus, look at her - she's 61!
/ Photo Credit Linda Lenzi for Broadwayworld.com
Last night the Point Foundation recognized activist David Mixner in New York City, and honored their scholars. Celebrities including Cheyenne Jackson, Judith Light, Kelly Ripa, Alan Cumming and more showed up and looked fabulous. The Point Foundation is the largest Glbt scholarship fund in the country. Jane Krakowski with the Point Scholars / Photo Credit Linda Lenzi for Broadwayworld.com Details of the Sex and the City 2 soundtrack are leaking out, and yes, there will be unexpected tracks such as Alicia Keys covering Blondie's "Rapture" but nothing caught me off guard like the news that Liza Minnelli is doing a cover of Beyonce's"Single Ladies.
- 4/20/2010
- by lostinmiami
- The Backlot
Washington - Dorothy Irene Height, who was a leading woman's voice during the civil rights movement of the 1960s and marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr, has died at the age of 98. Height died early Tuesday morning of natural causes at Howard University Hospital in Washington, the hospital confirmed. She had been receiving medical attention for weeks. Height headed the National Council of Negro Women from 1957 to 1998 and worked closely with King. She was on the stage during the 1963 March on Washington when King delivered his famous 'I have a dream' speech. Former president Bill Clinton awarded her the...
- 4/20/2010
- Monsters and Critics
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