Monday, April 19, 2010

IN SORROW: The passing of Gloria Swanson | Coalition to Save Harlem Member

IN SORROW: The passing of Gloria Swanson | Coalition to Save Harlem Member

Ms. Swanson testified at the United Nation Special Housing Rapporteur's Town Hall on October 22, 2010
The Coalition to Save Harlem is sad to announce the passing of Gloria Swanson. Ms. Swanson was one of the original founders of the Coalition to Save Harlem.  Ms. Swanson also shared the first Co-Chairmanship of the Coalition with Sikhulu Shange (of the Record Shack) . As an active member of the Coalition, Ms. Swanson fought tirelessly for the interests of the Village of Harlem and against City Planning's 125th Street Rezoning plans. The Coalition will miss her dearly. We give our condolences to her family.

In the image above, Ms. Swanson is testifying at the United Nation Special Housing Rapporteur's Town Hall on October 22, 2010 about housing problems at Delano Village located in the Village of Harlem.

Ms. Swanson will be reposed at
Unity Funeral Home
2352 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
(On 8th Ave. between West 126 St. & 127 St.)
New York, NY 10027-3638
Telephone: 212-666-8300
Travel Directions: Can be found here

Viewing:
Unity Funeral Home
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 | 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Home Going Service:
Unity Funeral Home
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 | 10 a.m.

She will be interred at:
Rosehill Cemetery
Linden, NJ
Travel Direction: To be provided at the funeral home.

Rest in peace Gloria.

2 comments:

FriendsOfMacombs.com said...

Dear Gloria,

You were so excited in the picture where you are testifying in front of the UN Special
Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing. I will never forget the way you hugged me and thanked me for the opportunity. You were the life of the Harlem site visit last October 24th. I will also never forget the kind and encouraging words you always used when referring to the work done by Picture the Homeless.

I am blessed to have met such a wonderful person. May you rest in peace.

Love,

Rob R. and Picture the Homeless


Posted by FriendsOfMacombs.com for
Rob R. and Picture the Homeless

Hotep Kenyatta (on FB) said...

RIP and we'll continue the struggle.