Civil rights champion Dr. Hazel Dukes to be laid to rest at funeral

Detroit Journalist and Community Activist Luther Keith Dies at 74

Detroit Journalist and Community Activist Luther Keith Dies at 74

Political leaders remember civil rights advocate Hazel Dukes

A final goodbye was held in Harlem for a trailblazing civil rights leader.

Life of Dr. Hazel N. Dukes celebrated in Harlem

Funeral services for late NAACP New York State Conference President and civil rights activist Dr. Hazel N. Dukes were held at Mother A.M.E. Zion Church in Harlem on Wednesday. Dukes passed away on Saturday at age 92.A viewing was held at the church Tuesday evening where mourners lined up to pay their respects to Dukes. Another viewing was held Wednesday morning followed by a funeral service.Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Ne…

Remembering Hazel Dukes: NYC pols honor life of civil rights icon at Harlem service

Leaders across New York City gathered in Harlem Wednesday to pay tribute to Dr. Hazel Dukes, a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement and a beloved leader known for her lifelong commitment to justice and equality, who died on March 1. In a heartfelt homegoing service at Mother AME Zion Church attended by friends, family, and political leaders, Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul reflected on Dukes’s legacy and the lessons she imparted to…

Dr. Hazel Dukes, civil rights icon, NAACP NY president to be remembered with celebration of life

Dr. Hazel Dukes has been on the frontlines for civil rights for decades and on Wednesday mourners are expected to pour inside Mother AME Zion Church for her celebration of life service.

Civil rights champion Dr. Hazel Dukes to be laid to rest at funeral

HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) – An emotional gathering will be held in Harlem on Wednesday as long-time civil rights champion Dr. Hazel Dukes is laid to rest during her funeral. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rev. Al Sharpton are all expected to pay tribute to Dukes – who fought for racial and social justice for over 70 years. More Local News She made history as the first Black American to work for the Nassau …