Hazel Dukes, New York civil rights leader, dies at 92, Sharpton says [View all]
Source: CBS News
March 1, 2025 / 9:38 AM EST
Dr. Hazel Dukes, an iconic civil rights leader and president of the NAACP New York State Conference, has died, according to a statement from Rev. Al Sharpton. She was 92.
"I'm saddened to hear of the passing of my true friend, sister and friend for more than 40 years, Hazel Dukes. She was a force of nature for justice and an activist of the highest order. She made a difference, and we will forever be indebted to her. I spoke to her by phone just two days ago. We will never have another Hazel Dukes, but I am grateful that we had this one," Sharpton, founder and president of the National Action Network, said Saturday.
Dukes was born and raised in Alabama before making history in New York as the first Black American to work for the Nassau County Attorney's Office.
Dukes was active in politics until her death. She supported Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election and stood by New York City Mayor Eric Adams when he was charged with corruption last year.
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Wow. So sorry to hear this. She was still active out there. I guess she saw she was about to go through yet another retrenchment cycle during her lifetime and said "I'm done. Carry on."
Rest in Power.
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