Hazel Nell Dukes, a tireless fighter for civil rights and the longtime president of the NAACP New York State Conference, died at the age of 92. She died peacefully at her home in Harlem, surrounded by family.
Known as a force to be reckoned with, a leader whose influence stretched far beyond New York, shaping national conversations on racial justice, education, housing, and voting rights.
If there was a fight for equality, Hazel Dukes was in it. From her early days championing Shirley Chisholm’s historic presidential run, to leading the NAACP in the 1990s, she built a legacy of activism that spanned generations. She was a fierce advocate for criminal justice reform, economic empowerment, and equity in education.
Her leadership extended into Democratic politics, public policy, and countless organizations, including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., where she was a devoted member.
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