Black Greekdom Mourns the Passing of Delta Sigma Theta Civil Rights Activist and NAACP Leader Dr. Hazel Nell Dukes

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Black Greekdom Mourns the Passing of Delta Sigma Theta Civil Rights Activist and NAACP Leader Dr. Hazel Nell Dukes

The Black Greek-letter community and civil rights organizations nationwide are mourning the loss of Dr. Hazel Nell Dukes, a pioneering civil rights leader and devoted member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dr. Dukes served as National President of the NAACP from 1990 to 1992 and led the NAACP New York State Conference from 1977 until her passing. Throughout her decades […]

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