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December 8, 1997

National Council of Negro Women Convention

Friends and colleagues from the fields of business and politics gathered to pay tribute to Dorothy Height. She recently announced she is… read more

Friends and colleagues from the fields of business and politics gathered to pay tribute to Dorothy Height. She recently announced she is stepping down from her post as leader of the National Council of Negro Women after nearly forty years. President Clinton appeared during a video tribute to Ms. Height. close

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George Clements Minister Holy Angels Church
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Thelma T. Daley National President Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
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Dorothy I. Height National President National Council of Negro Women
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Madeline Lawson Vice President Howard University->University Affairs
Joseph E. Lowery President and CEO Southern Christian Leadership Conference
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Kimberly Underdue Vice President National Council of Negro Women->Young Adult
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Program ID:: 96547-1
Category:: Public Affairs Event
Format:: Forum
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Dec 09, 1997 | 6:59pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:: Dec 14, 1997 | 3:15am EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

Dec 09, 1997 | 6:59pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Dec 10, 1997 | 4:31am EST | C-SPAN 2
Dec 13, 1997 | 1:53am EST | C-SPAN 1
Dec 13, 1997 | 12:36pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Dec 13, 1997 | 5:35pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Dec 14, 1997 | 3:15am EST | C-SPAN 1

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