Southern California Gathers at the preeminent
First AME Church of Los Angeles to Celebrate The Life and Contributions
of Civil Rights Icon Dr. Dorothy I. Height (1912-2010)
Los Angeles, CA – On Thursday, April 29, 2010, beginning at 6:00 a.m., Southern California community leaders, elected officials and the general public gathered at the historic First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles, for the live simulcast of the “Life Celebration” of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height.
Pastor John J. Hunter and First Lady Denise Hunter joined the nation in mourning the passing of Dr. Dorothy I. Height, Chair and President Emerita, National Council of Negro Women. Dr. Dorothy I. Height, passed away at the age of 98 years on April 20, 2010 after weeks of being in a serious condition. Ms Height, a pioneer of the 1960s movement, had joined historic marches with Martin Luther King Jr. and led the National Council of Negro Women for 40 years. Ms. Height continued to speak out on racial issues and civil rights even until her 90s.
Speaking after her passing Pastor John J. Hunter said, “We at First AME Church of Los Angeles, mourn the passing of Dr. Dorothy I. Height who leaves a stellar legacy of service and achievement, she helped to open doors of opportunity for all people." For nearly half a century, Dorothy Irene Height has given leadership to 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.
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Order of Service for the Memorial & Celebration of Life for Dr. Dorothy I. Height
Barbara A. Perkins, Presiding
6am to 6:25 am - Musical Celebration
6:25 am - The Lord’s Prayer Soloist Arthur Broadous
6:30 am - Welcome Remarks Pastor John J. Hunter
6:32 am - Barbara A. Perkins Event Co-Chairperson, President International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute
6:34 am - Jackie Dupont-Walker Event Co-Chairperson, Social Action Officer, A.M.E. Church
6:36 am - Othetta Glover Event Co-Chairperson, National Council of Negro Women, Southern California Area
6:38am - Leonard Jackson The Office of the Mayor, The City of Los Angeles
6:41am - Hon. Mark Ridley Thomas Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
6:43am - Hon. Jan Perry Los Angeles City Council
6:45am - Recognition of Planning Committee and Special Guests Jackie Dupont-Walker
Prayer Rev. Eduardo Vickers
6:48am - Musical Tribute Eddie Brown
TELECAST
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Special Thanks to First AME Church of Los Angeles and the Audio Visual Staff.
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE PLANNING COMMITTEE:
Melanie Adams
iele Anderson
Joy Atkinson
Danny Bakewell, Sr.
Reverend Zedar Broadous
Lady Cage
Meda Chamberlin
Lydia Cincore-Templeton
Jacqueline Dupont-Walker
Michael Ellison-Lewis
Othetta Glover
Lavern Grey Davis
Lois Jean Hill
Joan Jackson
Frances E. Jemmott
Jessie Johnson
Vida Kannike
Reverend Eric Lee, SCLC
Carolyn Martin
Sharon Mc Lucas
Kelly Melton
Reverend Rosie Medina
Melanie Newkirk
Candis Noel
Evelyn Pace
Barbara A. Perkins
Alice Pitts
Sybil Randall
Sondra Shorter
Carlin Smith
Reverend Eduardo Vickers
Carolyn Webb de Macias
Yvonne Wheeler
Cathy Woodard
Juanita Wright
Sandra L. York
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