Dennis Courtland Hayes

Dennis Courtland Hayes
President and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
In office
2005–2005
Preceded by Kweisi Mfume
Succeeded by Bruce S. Gordon
President and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
In office
2007–2008
Preceded by Bruce S. Gordon
Succeeded by Benjamin Jealous
Personal details
Born Dennis Courtland Hayes
(1951-01-29) January 29, 1951
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Alma mater Indiana University

Dennis Courtland Hayes (born January 29, 1951) was 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[1] and Major League Baseball's recruitment efforts of black baseball players.[2]

References

  1. The Associated Press (12 April 2005). "Black Officials See Social Security 'Race Card'". The New York Times. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  2. The Associate 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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