Dorothy Pitman Hughes
American feminist activist (1938–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dorothy Pitman Hughes (born Dorothy Jean Ridley;[1] October 2, 1938 – December 1, 2022) was an American feminist, child-welfare advocate, activist, public speaker, author, and small business owner. Pitman Hughes co-founded the Women’s Action Alliance. Her activism and friendship with Gloria Steinem established racial balance in the nascent feminist movement.
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Born | Dorothy Jean Ridley (1938-10-02)October 2, 1938 Lumpkin, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | December 1, 2022(2022-12-01) (aged 84) Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
Known for | Co-founder of the Women's Action Alliance |
Movement | Feminism |
Children | 3 |
Relatives | Gabourey Sidibe (niece) |
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