Hazel Dukes, 92, civil rights leader and NAACP NY president, has died, mourned by activists nationwide.

Hazel Dukes, a 92-year-old civil rights leader and president of the NAACP New York State Conference, has passed away. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Dukes became the first Black American to work for the Nassau County Attorney's Office. She was a key figure in advocating for racial equity and social justice, receiving numerous awards for her lifelong activism. Rev. Al Sharpton and other leaders mourned her passing, praising her significant impact on civil rights.