On this day in history.
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March 23, 1965: NASA launches Gemini 3, the United States' first two-man space flight (crew: Gus Grissom and John Young).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemini_3
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemini_3
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Today in 1994 - Canadian Hockey star "Wayne Gretzky" exceeded the career goal record of Gordie Howe, by scoring his 802nd goal in a National Hockey League game. By the time Gretzky was 10 years old, he had scored 385 goals in 85 minor league games. Howe heard about this and visited Gretzky.
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In a world so consumed by the big picture, it's refreshing to read your remarks about the little pieces.
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Thank you for your kind words.
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Today in 1975 - Canada's national legislative assembly, Parliament, passes an act making the beaver the official symbol of Canada.
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http://www.aaregistry.org/historic_events/view/dorothy-height-model-social-consistency
*On this date in 1912 Dorothy Height was born. She was an African-American administrator, teacher, and social activist.
Throughout her career, Dr. Dorothy I. Height has been a leader in 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. Born in Richmond, Virginia, she moved with her parents to Ranklin, Pennsylvania at an early age and attended public schools. Winner of a scholarship for her exceptional oratorical skills, she entered New York University where she earned the Bachelor and Master degrees in four years. While working as a caseworker for the welfare department in New York, Dr. Height joined the NCNW in 1937 and her career as a pioneer in civil rights activities began to unfold.
She served on the national staff of the YWCA of USA from 1944 to 1977 where she was active in developing its leadership training and interracial and ecumenical education programs. In 1965, she inaugurated the Center for Racial Justice, which is still a major initiative of the National YWCA. She served as the 10th national president of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., from 1946 to 1957, before becoming president of the NCNW in 1958. Working closely with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Roy Wilkins, Whitney Young, A. Philip Randolph, and others, Dr. Height participated in virtually all of the major civil and human rights events in the 1950’s and 1960’s. For her tireless efforts on behalf of the less fortunate, President Ronald Reagan presented her the Citizens Medal Award for distinguished service to the country in 1989.
Dr. Height is known for her extensive international and developmental education work. She initiated the sole African-American private voluntary organization working in Africa in 1975, building on the success of NCNW’s assignments in Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America. In three decades of national leadership, she has served on major policy- making bodies affecting women, social welfare, economic development, and civil and human rights, and has received numerous appointments and awards. Her most recent recognitions include appointment to the Advisory Council of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities by President Bush and to the National Advisory Council on Aging by Secretary of Health and Human Services Louis Sullivan.
Her awards are extensive with the most recent ones including the Stellar Award; the Spirit of Cincinnati Ambassador Award; Camille Cosby World of Children Award; National Caucus and Center on Black Aged Living Legacy Award; the Caring Award by the Caring Institute; NAFEO Distinguished Leadership Award; the Olender Foundation’s Generous Heart Award; and the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Freedom From Want Award. She received the Spingarn Medal from the NAACP in July 1993 and was inducted into The National Women’s Hall of Fame in October 1993. She also has received nineteen honorary doctorates from colleges and universities. As president of NCNW, Dorothy Irene Height has an outstanding record of accomplishments. As a self-help advocate, she has been instrumental in the initiation of NCNW sponsored food, childcare, housing and career educational programs that embody the principles of self-reliance.
As a promoter of Black family life she conceived and organized the Black Family Reunion Celebration in 1986 to reinforce the historic strengths and traditional values of the African-American Family. Now in its ninth year, this multi-city cultural event has attracted some 11.5 million people. Dr. Dorothy I. Height’s lifetime of achievement measures the liberation of Black America, the brilliant advance of women’s rights, and the most determined effort to lift up the poor and the powerless. Dream giver and earth shaker, Height followed and expanded on the original purpose of the National Council of Negro Women, giving new meaning, new courage and pride to women, youth and families everywhere.
Dr. Dorothy Height died on April 20, 2010 at Howard University hospital.
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*On this date in 1912 Dorothy Height was born. She was an African-American administrator, teacher, and social activist.
Throughout her career, Dr. Dorothy I. Height has been a leader in 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. Born in Richmond, Virginia, she moved with her parents to Ranklin, Pennsylvania at an early age and attended public schools. Winner of a scholarship for her exceptional oratorical skills, she entered New York University where she earned the Bachelor and Master degrees in four years. While working as a caseworker for the welfare department in New York, Dr. Height joined the NCNW in 1937 and her career as a pioneer in civil rights activities began to unfold.
She served on the national staff of the YWCA of USA from 1944 to 1977 where she was active in developing its leadership training and interracial and ecumenical education programs. In 1965, she inaugurated the Center for Racial Justice, which is still a major initiative of the National YWCA. She served as the 10th national president of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., from 1946 to 1957, before becoming president of the NCNW in 1958. Working closely with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Roy Wilkins, Whitney Young, A. Philip Randolph, and others, Dr. Height participated in virtually all of the major civil and human rights events in the 1950’s and 1960’s. For her tireless efforts on behalf of the less fortunate, President Ronald Reagan presented her the Citizens Medal Award for distinguished service to the country in 1989.
Dr. Height is known for her extensive international and developmental education work. She initiated the sole African-American private voluntary organization working in Africa in 1975, building on the success of NCNW’s assignments in Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America. In three decades of national leadership, she has served on major policy- making bodies affecting women, social welfare, economic development, and civil and human rights, and has received numerous appointments and awards. Her most recent recognitions include appointment to the Advisory Council of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities by President Bush and to the National Advisory Council on Aging by Secretary of Health and Human Services Louis Sullivan.
Her awards are extensive with the most recent ones including the Stellar Award; the Spirit of Cincinnati Ambassador Award; Camille Cosby World of Children Award; National Caucus and Center on Black Aged Living Legacy Award; the Caring Award by the Caring Institute; NAFEO Distinguished Leadership Award; the Olender Foundation’s Generous Heart Award; and the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Freedom From Want Award. She received the Spingarn Medal from the NAACP in July 1993 and was inducted into The National Women’s Hall of Fame in October 1993. She also has received nineteen honorary doctorates from colleges and universities. As president of NCNW, Dorothy Irene Height has an outstanding record of accomplishments. As a self-help advocate, she has been instrumental in the initiation of NCNW sponsored food, childcare, housing and career educational programs that embody the principles of self-reliance.
As a promoter of Black family life she conceived and organized the Black Family Reunion Celebration in 1986 to reinforce the historic strengths and traditional values of the African-American Family. Now in its ninth year, this multi-city cultural event has attracted some 11.5 million people. Dr. Dorothy I. Height’s lifetime of achievement measures the liberation of Black America, the brilliant advance of women’s rights, and the most determined effort to lift up the poor and the powerless. Dream giver and earth shaker, Height followed and expanded on the original purpose of the National Council of Negro Women, giving new meaning, new courage and pride to women, youth and families everywhere.
Dr. Dorothy Height died on April 20, 2010 at Howard University hospital.
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