Open Wide the Freedom Gates, Dorothy Height
Open Wide the Freedom Gates, Dorothy Height
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Open Wide the Freedom Gates
A Memoir

Author: Dorothy Height

Narrator: Lizan Mitchell

Unabridged: 11 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 08/26/2011


Synopsis

Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and president emerita of the National Council of Negro Women, Dorothy Height is a heroine of the Civil Rights movement. At age 91 she takes listeners back through 70 explosive years in search of equality as a black and as a woman. Dr. Height recalls her childhood battles with racism, college in New York during the Harlem Renaissance, her encounters with powerful leaders, and her work among the rural black communities fighting teen pregnancy and instilling black family values. This is a true insider's account of the 20th century's most noble cause.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jennifer on August 16, 2013

This was an interesting history not only of Dorothy Height, but an introduction to many of the important civil rights players pre, during and post civil rights era. On of the most interesting ideas proposed by Dorothy Height was her explanation of why African American's have traditionally been stron......more

Goodreads review by Dedria on August 21, 2017

I finished this book and loved it. I initially borrowed the book to research Height for a performance I was doing on her. I was giving a speech as her, but I found it genuinely interesting. One would not think that a woman who worked in the background could be exciting, but that is the true up close......more

Goodreads review by Liah on February 20, 2024

Reading this book was like listening to the most brilliant and caring person you can ever imagine. I was aware of Dorothy Height when I read this book; however, I didn't truly know the remarkable life she led to advance civil rights, human rights, and women's rights. This is book is packed with hist......more

Goodreads review by Tiffany on May 10, 2010

I think my recent fascination with this amazing woman and her amazing journey as well as her recent passing upgraded this book from 3 to 4 stars. It was very interesting to read about all that she was involved in during the Civil Rights movement and beyond, but there were so many organizations and c......more

Goodreads review by Peter on August 03, 2018

I found this autobiographical memoir interesting, informative and inspiring. The author recounts the battles she had overcoming racial and gender discrimination. The book offers interesting insights into her efforts for the birth and development of three major organizations. There are also personal......more