Those words are from Reverend Al Sharpton who is celebrating the life and activism of the iconic Dr. Hazel Nell Dukes, civil rights activist and leader within the ranks of the New York and National ...

So, to all the Black women who have led, who are leading, and who will continue to lead: Thank you. In the legacy of Hazel Nell Dukes … we are not done yet. We rise, we fight, and we will not rest ...

Political bigwigs and common community folks filled a Harlem church on Wednesday to bid a rousing farewell to civil rights icon Hazel Dukes, 92, the longtime NAACP leader who died earlier this ...

Mourners filled the Mother A.M.E. Zion Church in Harlem to remember the life of Hazel Nell Dukes, a longtime civil rights leader. Dukes died in Harlem earlier this month at the age of 92.

A long list of political standouts came out to memorialize the late Dr. Hazel Nell Dukes, the civil rights leader who was the national president of NAACP for three years and New York State NAACP ...

She covers aging and caregiving, as well as crime and community stories. Dr. Hazel Dukes' funeral was held Wednesday in Harlem, a final goodbye for a civil rights icon. A large crowd gathered at ...

‘SHE WAS YOUR BEST DEFENDER’: New York’s political leaders remembered Hazel Dukes as an adviser, a defender and a pillar of New York politics at the NAACP leader’s funeral in Harlem today.

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- Community members came together to remember the legacy of civil rights icon Dr. Hazel Nell Dukes during her celebration of life service on Wednesday. From everyday New ...

Zubaer Khan/Sun-Times Share Hazel Johnson was jolted by deaths of those she knew and loved throughout her life. Her mom died of tuberculosis when she was 12, her little brother died before his 2nd ...

With the passing of Hazel Nell Dukes, New York lost an incredible person, a beloved leader and a cherished mentor. Her list of accomplishments is endless, including serving as president of the ...