Congressional Urban Caucus Chair Praises Benjamin Hooks: 'He Got His Work Done'

WASHINGTON, April 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Chaka Fattah(D-PA) releases the following statement on the death of Civil Rights Leader Benjamin Hooks:

"This is a sad day for all Americans but particularly those who worked closely with Civil Rights icon, and former Executive Director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Dr. Benjamin Hooks.  Dr. Hooks spent his life dedicated to championing the liberties of the underserved and underprivileged.  His work was far reaching and earned him the respect of global heads of state, national leaders, community organizers, civil rights colleagues and millions of Americans. He was a powerful voice for equality, justice, opportunity and accountability.  

"Delivering the eulogy of a colleague in Philadelphia some years ago, Dr. Hooks said that we are all passing one by one but we must not get caught with our work undone.  Indeed, the legacy of one of America's greatest civil rights leaders will show that he was successful in getting his work done."

SOURCE Office of Congressman Chaka Fattah

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