Gloria Taylor
Gloria Taylor (1950 – 7 April 2008) was a Nigerian activist whose 10-year-old son, Damilola Taylor, was brutally attacked and murdered by two youths in a vicious attack at the North Peckham Estate of South London in November 2000.[1] Her son's murder called attention to social and economic crises in the UK's poorer inner city neighborhoods.
Gloria Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1950 |
| Died | 7 April 2008 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Activist |
Taylor later worked as an activist following her son's murder stating that she wanted to provide opportunities for Britain's "downtrodden and underprivileged youth." [2] Taylor and her husband, Richard Taylor, established the Damilola Taylor Trust, with the financial support of politicians and celebrities such as soccer player Rio Ferdinand.[2]
References
- "Gloria Taylor". The Daily Telegraph. 2008-04-14. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
- "Damilola Taylor's mother dies". The Guardian. 2008-04-14. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
External links
- Damilola Taylor Trust
- The Guardian: Damilola Taylor's mother dies
- The Telegraph: Gloria Taylor obituary
- The Telegraph: Damilola Taylor's mother Gloria dies
- The Times: Damilola Taylor’s mother dies of a heart attack
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