In Remembrance: Lenwood “Leni” Sloan
Lenwood “Leni” Sloan served on the PHF Board of Directors with distinction, generosity and deep moral clarity. He brought to the Board a lifelong commitment to equity, history and cultural relevance—along with a rare ability to ask thoughtful questions that challenged us to consider who benefits, who is missing, and whose stories remain untold.
“Let us not forget how he celebrated his multicultural African American and Irish ancestry through programs exploring the convergence, contributions and conflicts of Black and Irish experiences in America,” PHF Vice President Demielo C. Luckette said. “Let us not forget how his travels . . . deepened his sense of self and appreciation for others, ultimately leading him to become a founding board member of the African American Irish Diaspora Network. Let us not forget his creation of the Art in the Marketplace programs in cities across the country, nor his leadership in placing the first U.S. monument honoring the 15th and 19th Amendments at Pennsylvania’s Capitol. Let us not forget his work with the Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Smith Center for History and Democracy, or his advocacy to recognize families displaced from the Old Eighth Ward.”
Lenwood Sloan’s legacy continues to guide our work at PHF. He reminds us that leadership requires courage, compassion and a commitment to leaving our communities better than we found them.
