Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Dr. Benjamin Hooks

by Gary Kopycinski on April 15, 2010

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Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2010.

Michelle and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks. As I was running for this office, I had the honor of spending some time with Dr. Hooks, and hearing about his extraordinary place in our American story. For 16 years, he led the NAACP with a strong hand and a nimble mind. And all the while, he not only reminded us of that historic organization’s…