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“font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 13px;”>(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) mourns the loss of public relations pioneer Ofield Dukes, Founder of Ofield Dukes & Associates, a prominent African-American owned public relations firm in “font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 13px;”>. Dukes died early this morning at
“font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 13px;”> in his hometown of “font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 13px;”>. Born August 8, 1932, Dukes was 79 years old and died after a long bout with multiple myeloma, a rare form of bone cancer.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; mso-ansi-language: EN;” lang=”EN” xml:lang=”EN”>“We are extremely saddened by the loss of our dear friend,” said NABJ President Gregory Lee Jr. “Ofield Dukes revolutionized the public relations industry by increasing the visibility of African-Americans working in the field. Mr. Dukes will forever be regarded as a standard bearer for public relations professionals of all races. A true giant in the world of PR, he will truly be missed.” Founding Ofield Dukes & Associates in 1969 and operating the firm in Washington for over four decades, Dukes’ clientele included non-profit, political organizations, national and international corporations. He operated one of the most successful public relations firms in the nation’s Capital and specialized expertise in minority affairs, particularly African-American, African, and political affairs. A world-wide traveler, Dukes was a consultant to many international figures and organizations. As a result of his outstanding professional excellence, knowledge and service, Ofield Dukes was recognized as being among the most successful public relations executives in the country. “Mr. Dukes has served as a mentor and a friend to journalists and media professionals around the world. NABJ will strive to keep Mr. Dukes’ memory and his accomplishments alive,” added Dawn A. Roberts, NABJ Associate Representative.
