Abraham L. Snyder, who founded New York City’s African American Day Parade, has died.
Officials of the annual parade announced Snyder died Friday, Feb. 3. He was 87.Synder founded the African American Day Parade in 1968 with the Afro-American Day and United Federation of Black Community Organizations. Organizers of the parade released the following statement:We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Abraham Snyder, Chairman Emeritus and founding member of the African American Day Parade . For over half a century, Mr.
We are grateful for all that Mr. Snyder has done for AADP and for this community, and we are honored to continue carrying on his legacy. We extend our deepest condolences to Mr. Snyder’s family, loved ones, and friends at this time.Snyder’s funeral service will be held Friday Feb.17 at Mount Olivet Baptist Church where the Rev. Charles Curtis will officiate. There will be a viewing from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The funeral service will follow.
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