Dr. Hazel Dux, the leader of the iconic civil rights and head of the New York State Conference in New York. It was 92.
Dukes died smoothly on Saturday morning, as her son Ronald Diox said in a statement to the CBS News News.
“My mother was a leader of a civil rights committed in New York City and the nation and worked tirelessly on the front lines to the end,” his statement said.
Reverend Sharbatoun, the founder and head of the National Labor Network, said that Dukes was “the power of nature” after learning her death.
“I am sad to hear the death of my real friend, sister and friend for more than 40 years, Asali Dawasis. It was a natural force for justice and activist from the highest demand. I have made a difference, and we will be her debtor forever. I spoke to her on the phone just two days ago.
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Dukes was born and grew up in Alabama before making history in New York as the first black American working in the Nasso County Lawyer Office in Long Island.
Duvress was active in politics until her death, Vice President Kamala Harris supported In the presidential elections 2024 and The administration of the office To the governor of the state, Cathy Hochol, the first woman to elected the Governor of New York, in 2023.
Doura She stood beside the mayor of New York City Eric Adams When he was charged with corruption last year.
“More than 40 years ago, MA Dukes was a fixed presence in my life – a reliable advisor and a dear friend and guidance during some of my most challenging time. What Dukez was a real corridor who devoted her life to becoming in the field of behaviors, and opening their economic rights. Adams said in a statement“ countless residents of New York – including me – and helped to form our city and our country in what it is today. ”
Bruce Blakeman’s CEO of Nassau Province issued a statement asking that its flags be reduced to her honor.
“Our sincere condolences for the Hazel Dukes family, Hazel Dukes, was an international known leader, and held important positions in the NASO government. I am asking flags in Nasso province to be lowered into half of employees starting from Monday 3rd until the burial as the commemoration of a great leader.”
New York State University Awards Fellowship of Dr. Asli Dukes Every year for a student who embodies the values that have identified her life and professional life.
He contributed to this report.