Dovie Thurman American Activist
Dovie Thurman dating history
Relationships
We have no records of past relationships for Dovie Thurman.
About
Dovie Thurman is a member of the following lists: 1946 births, People from Chicago, Illinois and American activists.
Contribute
Who is Dovie Thurman dating? Dovie Thurman partner, spouse list. Help us build our profile of Dovie Thurman!
Login
to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions.
Details
| Birthday |
30th November, 1945
|
| Died |
7th April, 1997
|
| Nationality |
American
|
| Occupation |
Activist
|
Little Dovie Thurman (1946 – April 7, 1997) was a community activist who dedicated her life to the social and political development of poor communities. She is most known for her involvement in Chicago welfare rights campaign of the 1960s. Thurman worked toward welfare rights and reform with a local organization on the north side of the city called J.O.I.N. (Jobs or Income Now), as well as Uptown Voices advocating for quality, affordable housing for low-income people in Uptown, Chicago and its surrounding communities. As President, Dovie worked to empower community members through participation in housing advocacy, development, rehabilitation and management.
