Dr. Dorothy Height (1912-2010)

Dorothy Height was born the year Woodrow Wilson was elected president and died having visited Barack Obama's White House 21 times in 15 months. She was a stalwart of the great Civil Rights Movement and a life-long soldier in the fight for women's equality. Her beautiful funeral was held today at the National Cathedral. We learn that she finished her autobiography--A Life of Purpose--just two months ago. Among the many lessons of this great woman's life is the knowledge that it is never too late to start your book.