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[1] and Major League Baseball's recruitment efforts of black baseball players.[2]
Dennis Courtland Hayes
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| President and CEO of the NAACP | |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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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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