AKA Benjamin Lawson Hooks

Born: 31-Jan-1925
Birthplace: Memphis, TN

Gender: Male
Religion: Baptist [1]
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Activist
Party Affiliation: Democratic

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: NAACP Director, 1977-92

    University: Le Moyne College
    University: Howard University
    Law School: JD, DePaul University (1948)

    NAACP Executive Director (1977-92)
    US FCC Commissioner (1972-77)
    American Bar Association
    Council on Foreign Relations
    Gore 2000
    Southern Christian Leadership Conference
    Spingarn Medal 1986

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