NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A lasting tribute was unveiled Monday to a woman whose advocacy impacted generations of Philadelphians.
A portrait of Queen Mother Falaka Fattah was unveiled at the Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia.
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Fattah, who was there to witness the honor, is the co-founder of the House of Umoja.
The House of Umoja has worked with young people and community leaders since the 1970's to reduce gang violence.
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Former Philadelphia Mayor, Dr. Reverend Wilson W. Goode, was there to celebrate her many accomplishments, as well.