Hazel Dukes, a longtime civil rights activist and president of the NAACP New York State Conference died Saturday, she was 92.
“A great pioneer and warrior for social and racial justice, Hazel Dukes was my champion for as long as I can remember and close to all of us in the Cuomo family. America has lost one of the greats,” disgraced former Gov. Cuomo said in a statement to X.
“Thinking of you especially today…and everyday.”
Most recently, Dukes served as President of the NAACP New York State Conference and a member of the group’s national board of directors as well as its former president.
Dukes is also a former president of the New York City Off Track Betting Corporation.
The news was first reported by the Rev. Al Sharpton who said in a statement that he was “saddened to hear of the passing of my true friend, sister and friend for more than 40 years” adding that she was “a force of nature for justice and an activist of the highest order.”
In addition to her activism, Dukes also worked as an entrepreneur, serving as founder and president of her own consulting firm, Hazel N. Dukes & Associates.
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“A great pioneer and warrior for social and racial justice, Hazel Dukes was my champion for as long as I can remember and close to all of us in the Cuomo family. America has lost one of the greats,” disgraced former Gov. Cuomo said in a statement to X.
“Thinking of you especially today…and everyday.”
Most recently, Dukes served as President of the NAACP New York State Conference and a member of the group’s national board of directors as well as its former president.
Dukes is also a former president of the New York City Off Track Betting Corporation.
The news was first reported by the Rev. Al Sharpton who said in a statement that he was “saddened to hear of the passing of my true friend, sister and friend for more than 40 years” adding that she was “a force of nature for justice and an activist of the highest order.”
In addition to her activism, Dukes also worked as an entrepreneur, serving as founder and president of her own consulting firm, Hazel N. Dukes & Associates.
Hazel Dukes, civil rights activist and NY NAACP president, dead at 92
Hazel Dukes, a longtime civil rights activist and president of the NAACP New York State Conference died Saturday, she was 92.
nypost.com
