Benjamin Hooks
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Summary
Benjamin Hooks is a human[1]. He was born in Memphis[2]. He was born on +1925-01-31T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Memphis[4]. He died on +2010-04-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a civil rights advocate[6], lawyer[7], Baptist minister[8], professor[9], and judge[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Benjamin Hooks's place of birth was Memphis[2].
- Benjamin Hooks died in Memphis[4].
- Benjamin Hooks was born on +1925-01-31T00:00:00Z[3].
- Benjamin Hooks died on +2010-04-15T00:00:00Z[5].
- Benjamin Hooks is buried at Elmwood Cemetery[12].
- Benjamin Hooks held citizenship in United States[13].
- Benjamin Hooks is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].
- Benjamin Hooks worked as a civil rights advocate[6].
- Benjamin Hooks's professions included lawyer[7].
- Benjamin Hooks's professions included Baptist minister[8].
- Benjamin Hooks's professions included professor[9].
- Benjamin Hooks worked as a judge[10].
- Benjamin Hooks's professions included religious leader[15].
- Benjamin Hooks's education included a stint at Howard University[16].
- Benjamin Hooks was educated at DePaul University College of Law[17].
- Benjamin Hooks's education included a stint at Booker T. Washington High School[18].
- Benjamin Hooks was educated at LeMoyne–Owen College[19].
- Benjamin Hooks received the Spingarn Medal[20].
- Benjamin Hooks received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[21].
- Benjamin Hooks received the Humanitarian of the Year[22].
- Benjamin Hooks received the honorary doctorate[23].
- Benjamin Hooks received the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame[24].
- Benjamin Hooks received the award[25].
- Benjamin Hooks was a member of NAACP[26].
- Benjamin Hooks was a member of Federal Communications Commission[27].
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Origins and Family
Benjamin Hooks's place of birth was Memphis[2]. He was born on +1925-01-31T00:00:00Z[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].
Education
Educated at Howard University[16], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1867[30], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[31]; DePaul University College of Law[17], a law school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1912[34]; Booker T. Washington High School[18], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1873[37]; and LeMoyne–Owen College[19], a historically black college or university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1968[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include civil rights advocate[6], lawyer[7], Baptist minister[8], professor[9], judge[10], and religious leader[15].
Recognition
Awards received include Spingarn Medal[20], a medallion[41], in United States[42], founded in 1914[43]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[21], an award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1963[46]; Humanitarian of the Year[22], an award[47], in United States[48]; honorary doctorate[23], a title of honor[49]; International Civil Rights Walk of Fame[24], a walk of fame[50], in United States[51]; and award[25].
Personal Life
Benjamin Hooks's religion is recorded as Baptists[52].
Death and Burial
Benjamin Hooks died on +2010-04-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Memphis[4]. He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Benjamin Hooks ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[11]
FAQs
Where was Benjamin Hooks born?
Benjamin Hooks's place of birth was Memphis[2].
Where did Benjamin Hooks die?
Benjamin Hooks passed away in Memphis[4].
What did Benjamin Hooks do for work?
Benjamin Hooks worked as civil rights advocate[6], lawyer[7], Baptist minister[8], professor[9], and judge[10].
Where did Benjamin Hooks go to school?
Benjamin Hooks was educated at Howard University[16], DePaul University College of Law[17], Booker T. Washington High School[18], and LeMoyne–Owen College[19].
What awards did Benjamin Hooks receive?
Honors received include Spingarn Medal[20], Presidential Medal of Freedom[21], Humanitarian of the Year[22], and honorary doctorate[23].