September 29, 2021
The Gloria J. Taylor Foundation was founded by Dr. Theresa Dixon in 1997 to honor her mother who was the first Black and first woman elected official in Harvey in the 1970s. Photo provided by Dr. Theresa Dixon
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Dr. Theresa Dixon founded the Gloria J. Taylor Foundation in 1997 in honor of her mother who was the first Black and the first woman to hold an elected office in Harvey. Taylor was first elected in Harvey as the Park Commissioner. She saw there weren’t activities or places for the youth to go. She became involved in the community and had a park built. Taylor also developed academic programs for the youth in Harvey. Taylor had a heart for the community and believed in giving back and supporting.