Dr. Hazel Dukes, iconic leader for civil rights and the President of the National New York State Conference, was killed, according to the Rev. Rev. Al Sharpton.
It was 92.
“I’m sad to hear about the passage of my real friend, sister and friends, Hazel Dukes. It was the power of nature for justice and that he would deal with his phone forever.” Sharpton, the founder and president of the national action, said on Saturday.
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Dukes was born and raised in Alabama before history in New York did as the first black American to work at Nassau district’s office at Long Island.
Dukes was active in politics until her death, Support of Vice President Kamal Harris In 2024 presidential elections and Administration of the Occayt of the Office To Gov. Kathy Hochul, the first woman chose Governor New York, 2023. Years.
Dukes He stood in New York Mayor Eric Adams When charged with corruption last year.
“For more than 40 years, it was not unwavering attendance – a reliable adviser, a gentle friend, as if the most attractive path, and economic advocacy, the Number of New Yorkers – and stated in what is today,” Adams said in the statement.
Executive County Nassau Bruce Blakeman issued a statement from ordering flags to descend into her honor.
“Our sincere condolences to the family for many years of residences for Hazel. Hazel Dukes was an internationally known civil leader and ordered Nassau in Nassau in Nassau that on Monday, March liked as memorial,” Blakeman said.
SUNY AWARDS Dr. Dr. Dr. Dukes Scholarship Every year of the student who embodies the values that defined her life and career.
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