Frank Crosswaith
Frank Crosswaith | |
|---|---|
Crosswaith c. 1933 | |
| Chairman of the Negro Labor Committee | |
| In office July 20, 1935 – June 17, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | L. Joseph Overton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 16, 1892 Frederiksted, St. Croix, Danish West Indies |
| Died | June 17, 1965 (aged 72) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Socialist (before 1939) American Labor (after 1939) |
| Spouse |
Alma Besard (m. 1915) |
| Children |
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| Occupation | Politician, labor leader |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1907 |
Frank Rudolph Crosswaith (July 16, 1892 – June 17, 1965) was a West Indian-born American Socialist politician, activist and trade union organizer in New York City who founded and chaired the Negro Labor Committee from 1935 until his death in 1965. He was also appointed the first black member of the New York City Housing Authority, serving from 1942 to 1958.