Harlem Leader Lloyd Williams Dies at 80, Leaves Lasting Impact

Harlem leader Lloyd Williams dies at 80, leaves lasting impact

HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) — Loved ones are remembering a prominent Harlem leader who passed away Wednesday. Lloyd Williams, best known as the co-founder of Harlem Week, lost his courageous battle with prostate cancer at the age of 80.  More Local News Williams was deeply immersed in the culture of Harlem from a young age, and for more than half a century, he dedicated his life to uplifting the community, while bridging economic development…

Lloyd A. Williams, GHCC President and Harlem Week Co-Founder, dies at 80

The Amsterdam News has confirmed that Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) President and CEO and Harlem Week co-founder Lloyd A. Williams has died. According to his family, Williams died Tuesday night after a private battle with cancer. He was 80. RELATED: AmNews Archives: Lloyd A. Williams through the years The following statement was released from GHCC: “It is with profound sadness that The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and the famil…

A Tribute to Lloyd A. Williams: A True Harlem Icon

It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Lloyd A. Williams, President and CEO of the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of Harlem Week, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80 after battling cancer. Surrounded by his beloved family, he left behind a remarkable legacy that will resonate deeply within Harlem, New York City, and beyond. Lloyd A. Williams was a leader whose influence transcended borders. With…