Hooks, Benjamin L. (Benjamin Lawson), 1925-2010

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Dates:
Birth 1924
Birth 1925-01-31
Death 2010-04-15
Birth 19250131
Death 20100415
English

Biographical notes:

Benjamin Lawson Hooks (January 31, 1925 – April 15, 2010) was an attorney who practiced in Memphis, Tennessee and served as the executive director for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) from 1977 to 1992.

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Occupations:

  • Association Chief Executive
  • Attorney
  • Civil Rights Activist
  • Minister

Places:

  • TN, US
  • 00, US
  • Memphis (Tenn.) (as recorded)
  • TN, US
  • Memphis (Tenn.) (as recorded)

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