In Memoriam: Tina Smith

Tina Smith

1942-2022

The SNCC Legacy Project is sad to announce the passing of SNCC veteran Tina Smith. Tina was the manager of the DC SNCC office 1963-64, where her work included policy, fundraising, and direct action. After her time with SNCC Tina devoted her career to public service. She served in SNCC veteran Marion Barry’s Cabinet for his first three terms as DC Mayor. Later she worked for SNCC Veteran John Wilson when he was Chairman of the DC City Council. Tina died on December 21, 2022, age 79, in Washington, DC.

Tina Smith