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,

Dr. Hazel Dukes, president of the NAACP New York State Conference and a formidable civil rights activist, passed away at age 92 on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Following a period of illness, she died peacefully with family members at her bedside, according to an announcement from her son Ronald Dukes.

Hazel Dukes, civil rights leader and president of NAACP New York, has died at 92. Tributes highlight her significant influence and relentless advocacy for justice.