Benjamin Hooks
Benjamin Hooks
Benjamin Lawson Hookswas an American civil rights leader. A Baptist minister and practicing attorney, he served as executive director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Peoplefrom 1977 to 1992, and throughout his career was a vocal campaigner for civil rights in the United States...
ProfessionCivil Rights Leader
Date of Birth31 January 1925
Benjamin Hooks quotes about
dog justice president
We're no longer arguing about riding in the back of the bus, but being the bus driver or the president of the bus company. We're not pushing for the right to buy the hot dog, but selling the hot dog and the right to own the hot dog franchise.
country government done
A good history covers not only what was done, but the thought that went into the action. You can read the history of a country through its actions.
men role-models black
Black men who have succeeded have an obligation to serve as role models for young men entrapped by a vicious cycle of poverty, despair, and hopelessness.
civilization brain made
The most enduring contributions made to civilization have not been made by brawn, they have been made by brain.
leadership thinking empowering-others
If you think you are leading and turn around to see no one following, then you are just taking a walk.
edge
We've come a long way, but it's like nibbling at the edge of darkness.