Dorothy Height
where was Dorothy Heights born & when was she born?
She was born on March 24, 1912 in Richmond, Virginia
where & when was Eartha Kitt born?
She was born on Jan 17, 1927 in South Carolina
When & where was he born?
He was born on May 12, 1916 in Harlem, New York
Where was she born?
She was born in Queens (1947)
When & where was he born?
He was born on August 2, 1914 in Harlem, New York
what was she & what did she fight for?
She was a social activist who fought for Black women to be put in representation of the Civil Rights Movement
why did she joined Katherine Dunham's dance troupe?
She joined Katherine Dunham’s dance troupe that led her to travel the world
What was he best known for?
He was best known for being an African American novelist discussing Black empowerment
What was she apart of?
She was apart of the Black Liberation Army Member
What did pursued and what were they categorized as?
He was a novelist, who discussed race, class, sexuality within the mid 1900s
When attending school, she fought for ______
She attended a racially segregated school and fought for anti-lynching leading her into scholarships
How did her success began?
She worked in nightclubs leading her acting & singing roles
Where did he attend & what was his major?
He attended Northwestern University & University of Michigan; majoring English & American Literature
She was a member of _____
Black Panthers
He used films to discuss what?
He used his work to develop films discussing his struggles w/ family & church
She worked for what association?
She worked at YCWA & NCNW to fight for Black families voices
What was her biggest hit of her career?
She was best known for “ Santa Baby” making more than 1 billion
what was his purpose of his novels?
He explains the cultural significance of Black culture impacting music, literacy, and art
What was she seen as in the 1970s?
She was seen as the most-wanted Civils Right Activist in the 1970s
Why did he leave America?
He left America to live in Europe due to struggle of his friend’s suicide and discrimation he faced
What did Obama name her as?
After her death Obama named her “The Godmother of the Civil Rights Movement”
What were biggest roles of her career?
She continue many more roles in acting: CatWoman, The Emperor’s New School, etc
What was his best-seller?
His Best-seller: The Omni-Americans: New Perspective on Black Experience & American Culture
Why did she change her name?
She changed her name because she thought it was too white & anglicized
What was his bestseller and what did it discuss?
His bestseller: “The Fire Next Time” discussing racist oppression & violence towards of Black Americans