Sat Mar 01 14:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Civil Rights Leader Hazel Dukes Dies at 92
**New York, NY – March 1, 2025** – Hazel Dukes, a prominent national civil rights leader and influential figure in New York City politics, passed away at the age of 92, sources close to her confirmed today. Dukes served as president of the NAACP New York State Conference and previously led the national organization in the early 1990s.
Her passing was met with an outpouring of grief and tributes. Rev. Al Sharpton, who spoke with Dukes just two days before her death, called her “a force of nature,” adding, “She made a difference and we will forever be indebted to her.” Former Governor Andrew Cuomo also expressed his condolences on X, describing her as “a great pioneer and warrior for social and racial justice.” He stated, “America has lost one of the greats.”
Dukes remained a powerful voice in city and state politics until her death. Further details surrounding her passing are pending.
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