Humza Al-Hafeez, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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The first Black Muslim NYPD officer
Date of Birth: 28-Feb-1931
Place of Birth: Harlem, New York, United States
Date of Death: 27-Nov-2015
Profession: police officer
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Humza Al-Hafeez
- Humza al-Hafeez (born Leonard Ernest Weir, February 28, 1931 – November 27, 2015, and formerly known as Leonard 12X Weir) was an Islamic minister, author, and social activist most notably recognized as being the first Black Muslim officer of the New York Police Department (NYPD), whose rise to prominence came in the late 1950s when he Founded and served as President of the National Society of Afro-American Policemen, an organization that sought to: improve work conditions for Black law enforcement officers; expand employment opportunities; and strengthen relationships between the NYPD and members of the Black and Muslim communities.
- Over the course of al-Hafeez's career, he received countless commendations and awards, including citations for outstanding community service.
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