Saying Goodbye to a Legend

Hundreds gathered in the Washington National Cathedral to celebrate the life of civil rights leader Dr. Dorothy I. Height.

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  Vernon Jordan

  Jason Miccolo Johnson

  Vernon Jordan, lawyer and former adviser to President Clinton, with former Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater.

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  Full House

  Jason Miccolo Johnson

  Many came to reflect on the life of a leader.

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  Alexis Herman

  Jason Miccolo Johnson

  Former Secretary of Labor Herman spoke about the life of the civil rights pioneer.

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  Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth

  Jason Miccolo Johnson

  The former Apprentice cast member came to offer condolences.

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  R. Donahue Peebles and Marion Barry

  Jason Miccolo Johnson

  Former Washington, D.C., Mayor Barry and political activist Peebles came to pay their respects to Dr. Height.

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  Don King and Susan Taylor

  Jason Miccolo Johnson

  The boxing promoter greets the author and former Essence magazine editor during the ceremony.

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  Camille Cosby

  Jason Miccolo Johnson

  She shared words with the audience, honoring Dr. Height's lifetime of service.

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  Denyce Graves

  Jason Miccolo Johnson

  The opera singer serenaded the crowd during the ceremony.

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  Dick Gregory

  The comedic icon attended Dr. Height's ceremony as well.

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  Every Pew Filled

  Jason Miccolo Johnson

  Mourners from all over the country poured into the Washington National Cathedral to say goodbye to a legend.

 

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