Dorothy Pitman Hughes | |
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| Born | Dorothy Jean Ridley October 2, 1938 Lumpkin, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | December 1, 2022 (aged 84) Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Known for | Co-founder of the Women's Action Alliance |
| Movement | Feminism |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Gabourey Sidibe (niece) |
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.