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Hazel N. Dukes (1932-2025) Activist. Hazel N. Dukes was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and died in Manhattan, New York. She was president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP) New York State chapter.

Full Name

Hazel Nell Dukes

Locations

Nassau•New York•Queens

Author's Timeline

1932

Birth

Hazel Nell Dukes was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on March 17, 1932.

1955

Other Life Event

Ms. Dukes moved to New York with her family in 1955.

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Residence

Nassau County: Ms. Dukes lived for a time in Roslyn, New York.

1978

Other Life Event

Nassau County: Ms. Dukes received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Adelphi University in Garden City, New York, in 1978.

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Other Life Event

Queens County: Ms. Dukes did postgraduate work at Queens College, but did not receive a degree.

2002

Literary Work

Through It All: The Plight Of Many, The Journey Of One
Diamond Communication Services; First Edition
0972194002 / 978-0972194006
Nonfiction written with Frances L. Brisbane.

2025

Death

New York County: Hazel N. Dukes died at her home in Harlem, Manhattan, New York, on March 1, 2025.

2025

Interment

Hazel N. Dukes’ remains were cremated and the cremains given to her family.

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