Benjamin Hooks date of birth:
January 31, 1925
How old was Benjamin Hooks when died?
85
When did Benjamin Hooks die?
April 15, 2010
What is Benjamin Hooks nationality?
American
Short Biography
Benjamin Lawson Hooks (January 31, 1925 – April 15, 2010) was an American civil rights leader. A Baptist minister and practicing attorney, he served as executive director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) from 1977 to 1992, and throughout his career was a vocal campaigner for civil rights in the United States.