Memorial Set for LeRoy Whitfield
By Keith Boykin, in sexuality
Wednesday, October 19 2005, 8:54AM
The New York City Memorial Service for AIDS journalist LeRoy Whitfield has been scheduled for Thursday, October 20 at 7 p.m. at the National Black Theater in Harlem. The National Black Theater is located at 2031-33 National Black Theatre Way (at Fifth Avenue between 125th and 126th Streets.).
Fellow journalist Kai Wright reports that this past weekend, just one week after his death, the National Association of Black Journalists honored LeRoy with one of its 2005 Salute to Excellence Awards for magazine writing.
Flowers and condolences may be sent to LaRonya Whitfield, 8947 So. Jeffery, Chicago IL 60617. The Whitfield family has asked that any memorial gifts be directed to the organization Gay Men of African Descent in his name.
Comments conceal
j. brotherlove
October 21 2005, 4:33PM
Damn... this is the first I heard about it.
Patrick Zimmerman
October 22 2005, 8:09PM
I am deeply touched by the passing of LeRoy Whitfield. He was truly a dedicated champion for our human rights.
I will soon be posting a memorial to Mr. Whitfield on my own website, and truly invite all to read it. The website is "Solitude and Hope" (http://disembedded.blogspot.com).