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Civil Rights Icon Dr. Hazel N. Dukes Dies at 92

3/2/2025

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Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, a legendary civil rights champion and former president of the NAACP New York State Conference, passed away peacefully at 92 in Harlem. Her unwavering dedication to education, housing equity, and civil rights ignited passion in countless individuals, including political leaders. Dukes' profound legacy will resonate through generations to come.

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Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, a legendary civil rights champion and former president of the NAACP New York State Conference, passed away peacefully at 92 in Harlem. Her unwavering dedication to education, housing equity, and civil rights ignited passion in countless individuals, including political leaders. Dukes' profound legacy will resonate through generations to come.