March 24
March 24, 1912
Dorothy Height Born
Born March 24, 1912, Height served as president of the National Council of Negro Women for 40 years. She was on the platform during the 1963 March on Washington and worked alongside major civil rights leaders throughout her career.
People: Dorothy Height
Sources
1. Dorothy Height - National Women's Hall of FameMarch 24, 2002
Halle Berry Wins Best Actress Oscar
On March 24, 2002, Halle Berry won the Best Actress Oscar for her role in "Monster's Ball." In her emotional acceptance speech, she dedicated the award to "every nameless, faceless woman of color that now has a chance because this door tonight has been opened."
People: Halle Berry
Sources
1. Halle Berry - History.com2. Halle Berry Wins Best Actress Oscar - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences3. Halle Berry Becomes First African American Woman to Win Best Actress - PBSMarch 24, 2018
The March for Our Lives
A nationwide march advocating for gun control and safety in schools.
Sources
1. March for Our Lives — Smithsonian Magazine2. March for Our Lives: A Timeline of the Movement — PBS NewsHour3. William H. Carney - Medal of Honor Recipient - U.S. Army Center of Military History4. William H. Carney - National Park ServiceLink copied!
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