Statement From Attorney General Eric Holder On the Passing of Dr. Dorothy Height

WASHINGTON, April 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following statement from Attorney General Eric Holder on the passing of Dr. Dorothy Height was released today by the U.S. Department of Justice:

"Today we mourn the loss of Dr. Dorothy Height, a preeminent leader in our nation's civil rights movement. Whether representing African-American women during the 1963 March on Washington, organizing 'Wednesdays in Mississippi' at Freedom Schools, or mentoring women's organizations across the country and abroad, Dr. Height's commitment to the cause of justice and equality helped to 'open wide the freedom gates' for countless Americans.

"As we reflect on and celebrate her many contributions in defiance of injustice, our thoughts and prayers are with the Height family. As Dr. Height once said, 'Greatness is not measured by what a man or woman accomplishes, but by the opposition he or she has overcome to reach his goals.' By that measure, Dorothy Height embodied greatness. Although she will be dearly missed, Dr. Height's leadership and her enduring optimism will continue to inspire our nation's work to ensure justice for all."

SOURCE U.S. Department of Justice

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