Sharon Litwin, 1942-2016

Sharon Litwin was an Englishwoman who arrived in New Orleans in 1956 and quickly became a force as a journalist and community activist. Her work included that of producer at WYES-TV, a reporter for the States-Item and the Times-Picayune, many leadership posts at the New Orleans Museum of Art, and then, senior vice president of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2010, she co-founded NolaVie, an online source that showcases stories, galleries, as well as video and audio created by journalists, artists, photographers, student researchers, and non-profit community organizations.