Dorothy Pitman Hughes

Dorothy Pitman Hughes
Born
Dorothy Jean Ridley

(1938-10-02)October 2, 1938
DiedDecember 1, 2022(2022-12-01) (aged 84)
Known forCo-founder of the Women's Action Alliance
MovementFeminism
Children3
RelativesGabourey 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.

  1. ^ "Dorothy's Obituary". Sconiers Funeral Home. Retrieved December 12, 2022.