Dennis Courtland Hayes | |
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President and CEO of the NAACP | |
Acting | |
In office 2007–2008 | |
Preceded by | Bruce S. Gordon |
Succeeded by | Ben Jealous |
In office 2004–2005 | |
Preceded by | Kweisi Mfume |
Succeeded by | Bruce S. Gordon |
Personal details | |
Born | Dennis Courtland Hayes January 29,1951 Indianapolis,Indiana,U.S. |
Education | Indiana University,Bloomington (BS,JD) |
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