Gloria Tanner

1935–2022 (age 87)

state legislator

Biography

Gloria Tanner carved a path for women and people of color in Colorado politics, becoming the first African American woman to serve in the state senate after years of championing housing, education, and health services.

She continued to uplift neighborhoods through volunteer work, mentorship, and tireless advocacy for equity and mental health, leaving a legacy of empowerment honored at Fairmount Cemetery.

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