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Hazel Dukes, New York civil rights leader, dies at 92

Civil rights activist and former NAACP president Hazel Dukes has died at 92 years old, as confirmed by her family.
Hazel Dukes served as the national president of the NAACP from 1989 to 1992 and also led the New York State chapter.
A street in Roslyn Heights, Long Island, was named "Dr. Hazel Dukes Way" in her honor in March 2023.
Ronald Dukes stated, "Mom was a committed civil rights leader in New York City and the nation and worked tirelessly on the frontlines almost to the end.

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NAACP legend and freedom fighter Hazel Dukes dies at 92

By April Ryan(NNPA Newswire) – “She was a warrior in the truest sense of the word and an activist extraordinaire.” Those words are from the Rev. Al Sharpton, who is celebrating the life and activism of the iconic Hazel Nell Dukes, civil rights activist and leader within the ranks of the New York State chapter and National Board of Directors of the NAACP. Dukes, 92, died March 1 at her home in New York. Just two weeks ago, Dukes was wheelchair…

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Staten Island Advance

Staten Island remembers civil rights champion Hazel Dukes

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Members of the Staten Island Black community are mourning the death of Hazel Nell Dukes, longtime champion of civil rights.

17 hours ago·Richmond County, United States

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Hazel Dukes, lifelong New York civil rights advocate and NAACP leader, dies at 92

Dukes, who led the New York State NAACP for nearly five decades, fought tirelessly for voting rights, economic development, fair housing and education through her career.

1 day ago·Atlanta, United States

Lifelong New York civil rights advocate, NAACP leader Hazel Dukes dies at 92

Hazel Dukes, the president of the New York State chapter of the NAACP and lifelong civil rights advocate, has died

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Lifelong New York civil rights advocate and NAACP leader Hazel Dukes dies at 92

Hazel Dukes, the president of the New York State chapter of the NAACP and lifelong civil rights advocate, died Saturday at the age of 92.Dukes peacefully

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