Nassau County, NY – Today, community leaders and lawmakers will gather in Roslyn Heights to honor the legacy of Dr.
Hazel Dukes, a civil rights pioneer and the president of the NAACP’s New York State Conference.
The ceremony will take place outside the Rosalind Gardens Apartments, where Dr.
Dukes was instrumental in integrating the complex as its first African-American resident.
Dr.
Dukes has been a lifelong advocate for civil rights and social justice, and her contributions to the movement have been recognized across the country.
As the president of the NAACP’s New York State Conference, she has fought tirelessly to promote equality and combat discrimination in all its forms.
The ceremony in Roslyn Heights will serve as a testament to Dr.
Dukes’ remarkable legacy and the impact she has had on the lives of so many.
Community leaders and lawmakers will come together to pay tribute to her contributions and honor her memory.
Dr.
Dukes’ impact on the civil rights movement cannot be overstated, and her dedication to justice and equality will continue to inspire generations to come.
Today’s ceremony is a fitting tribute to a true pioneer and a tireless advocate for social justice.
