Dennis deLeon

Dennis deLeon
Born
Dennis Lawrence deLeon

(1948-07-16)July 16, 1948
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedDecember 14, 2009(2009-12-14) (aged 61)
Manhattan, New York, New York, U.S.
Occupationhuman rights lawyer
Known forHIV/AIDS activist and Latino community leader

Dennis deLeon (July 16, 1948 – December 14, 2009) was an American human rights lawyer, HIV/AIDS activist and Latino community leader. He served as New York City human rights commissioner and later became president of the Latino Commission on AIDS.[1][2]

  1. ^ Hevesi, Dennis (14 December 2009). "Dennis deLeon, AIDS Activist, Dies at 61". The New York Times online edition. Retrieved 9 August 2011.
  2. ^ "Tribute for Dennis deLeon". Latino Commission on AIDS. Retrieved 10 August 2011.