Beloved Dr. Hazel Dukes; HONORED in service and solidarity transcends the Earth and lives on in spirit

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The Harlem Neighborhood Block Association
March 14, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

Dr. Hazel Dukes memorialized at AME Zion Church in Harlem New York March 12th, 2025.

 

Salute to Dr. Hazel N. Dukes for her prestigious honorary notable works within the gamut of civil rights activism.  

Dr. Hazel Dukes, longstanding President of the NAACP New York State Conference, member of the NAACP National Board of Directors, member of the NAACP Executive Committee in addition to taking on active roles in numerous NAACP board sub-committees will truly be missed.

 

“Dr. Dukes is the recipient of numerous honors and awards for her many years of commitment to justice and activism including the” … “National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s Candace Award for community service, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for patriotism and philanthropy, and the NAACP 108th Spingarn Medal–the highest or noblest achievement by a living African American in any honorable field.

 

In January 2023 Dr. Dukes made history by becoming the first layperson in the United States of America to administer the oath of the office to a governor.

 

     Dukes was also a successful entrepreneur and President and founder of Hazel N. Dukes & Associates Consultant Firm and a member of numerous civic organizations including NAACP, Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc., The Links, Inc. and the National Council of Negro Women, Inc.

 

In June 2023, Dr. Dukes (middle) attended Medgar Evers College Prep High School graduation with Dr. Patricia Ramsey (left) and Dr. Una Clarke.

 

Despite her many titles and distinctions, she often described herself simply as a servant of the people.”

 

Hazel Dukes was a beautiful spirit of a woman with a driving force the strength of a gladiator in mental fortitude.

Her legacy exceeds her lifetime in many ways including acknowledgment of her great works honorarily affixed to building structure on a historic block in Harlem on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. at 137th St etched in stone in commemorating her exemplary dedication to human rights and equality exemplified by her work linking business, government and social causes. ( http://newyorkcaribnews.demo.our-hometown.com/2019/07/08/hazel-dukes-etched-in-stone/ )

Prayers to her, her family and their estate are the least of an understatement for those morning the loss of such a valuable and valued women of God, a woman of tremendous significance.

 

Written By: Danyal Sorel 

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