Remembering Dr. Hazel Dukes: Civil Rights Icon's Funeral in Harlem

A Final Farewell to a Civil Rights Icon

• 💔 Today, Harlem bids a final goodbye to Dr. Hazel Dukes, a celebrated civil rights icon, at the Mother AME Zion Church.
• 🕯️ Large crowds are expected, with notable figures like former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and New York Governor Kathy Hochul in attendance to pay their respects.

Dr. Hazel Dukes: A Legacy of Strength and Advocacy

• 🌟 Affectionately known as "M. Dukes," she was a woman of great strength and courage, deeply loved by many.
• ✊ A trailblazing civil rights leader, she served as the president of the New York NAACP for nearly five decades, a rare feat for a woman leading the historic organization.
• 🗳️ Her tireless advocacy focused on voting rights, fair housing, and education.

Political Influence and Enduring Impact

• 🤝 Dr. Dukes remained active in politics until her passing, notably administering the oath of office to Governor Kathy Hochul, the first woman elected governor of New York.
• 🇺🇸 She also recently supported Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
• 💬 Many who knew her shared stories of her profound impact, remembering her as one of a kind.

Continuing the Fight: A Lasting Legacy

• 🕊️ Dr. Dukes passed away on March 1st, the first day of Women's History Month, just shy of her 93rd birthday.
• 🌱 In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to the NAACP Youth and College Division to support the next generation.
• 🎤 Her legacy inspires a commitment to "continue to fight the good fight."