Leslie Wyche

Leslie Wyche (1945–2018) was an eminent United States figure whose career in resistance left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, Leslie exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

Leslie Wyche (1944–2018) was a New York City community activist, and a long time Harlem resident. He was known in Harlem as the uptown neighborhood's honorary mayor. He liked being the Harlem Mayor, and is quoted in the New York Times as saying, “I’m the kind of guy who likes to be among the people." The position of Harlem mayor was started in 1947 by Reuben Patton, who was the president of the Locality Mayors Committee of New York. He was a civic leader, philanthropist, and active in the Harlem community. The position comes with no salary and no official powers....

The passing of Leslie Wyche on 2018-01-19 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across United States and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.