The idea that is meaningful to me from Dr. Camille O. Cosby’s eulogy for Dr. Dorothy I. Height is…
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Civil rights leader Dr. Dorothy I. Height, who was the chair and president emerita of the National Council of Negro Women, passed away
on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the age of 98.
A funeral service honoring her life and legacy was held on April 29, 2010.
Dr. Camille O. Cosby was one of three people asked to eulogize Dr. Height at the National Cathedral funeral service, along with President Obama.
Below is video from the funeral service. Dr. Cosby’s eulogy starts at the 26:31 mark and finishes at the 31:28 mark.
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That it’s not enough to fight one “ism.” We can’t allow any of them any air to breathe, or all of them will grow.
The idea that is meaningful to me from Dr. Camille O. Cosby’s eulogy for Dr. Dorothy I. Height is that possibilities are endless in this world and that there is nothing that we cannot do as a people. I think we have to work harder but anything can be done with faith and determination.
I like how Dr. Cosby describe how Dr. Dorothy Heights fought the ills of our nation, the “ism’s”, racism, sexism, class’ism and age’ism.
Good Morning,
I wondered if you would make a guest appearance at my school. I teach at Sunnydale Elementary school as a Resource Teacher and ADMIN intern. I am starting a site based mentor program for troubled youth. Our youth- African American students are in trouble, suffering from an identity crisis and are falling by the wayside. They are the lowest performing population in the Lancaster School District. Whereas I cannot solve the district’s problem, I am opting to do something about this population at my site. I am hosting an African American Extravaganza put on by the students. It will be a formal affair. Students will give tribute to those who have been mentors in their own lives. This night will be a kickoff event to invite the community- the village to come in and mentor these children. When you think about your life, when I think about my own, I am reminded of those who took the time to invest in me- in you -which is partially why we have become who we are today. These students have little to no support and need encouragement. Something is going to take place, something life changing and I wish I new exactly what that was.
While the first part of the evening will be about presentations and tributes, the second half of the evening will be about turning the entertainment off, capturing the audience’ attention and preparing them for a paradigm shift.
I would be honored if you would make an appearance or send a video (addressed to the Sunnydale students) and speak on our theme- the power of mentor-ship
Please let me know if you are interested. This will be an April 16th Saturday event from 5-7.
I can be reached at 661-948-2636 ext. 115 or hodgesq@lancsd.org
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.
Quae Hodges