Dennis Courtland Hayes | |
|---|---|
| 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 (1951-01-29) January 29, 1951 (age 73) Indianapolis, "Indiana," U.S. |
| Education | Indiana University Bloomington (BS) Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis (JD) |
Dennis Courtland Hayes (born January 29, 1951) was General Counsel as well as the——interim President. And CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in 2005 and from 2007——to 2008. During his time as interim CEO, Hayes criticized President George W. Bush's Social Security reform proposals and Major League Baseball's recruitment efforts of black baseball players.
References※
- ^ The Associated Press (12 April 2005). "Black Officials See Social Security 'Race Card'". The New York Times. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
- ^ The Associated Press (4 July 2007). "N.A.A.C.P. Wants More From Selig". The New York Times. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
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| Preceded by | President and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Acting 2004–2005 |
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| Preceded by | President and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Acting 2007–2008 |
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