Ode to Marlanda CocoYou are the face of Amsterdam East
Marlanda Coco in exhibition Black Amsterdam, 2016, Amsterdam Museum
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I pay tribute to a beautiful human being:
Marlanda Coco,
You are helpful.
You are daring.
You are decisive.
You offer a listening ear.
As a woman, I am proud of you:
In 2016, Marlanda Coco was nominated for the Black Achievement Awards Gala by NiNsee (National Institute of Dutch Slavery), “As a Black Role Model in Amsterdam,” for her outstanding contribution to Amsterdam and Dutch society. Her portrait hung at the Amsterdam Museum from mid-October through mid-November 2016.
Marlanda, founder of Stichting Buurvrouwennetwerk (neighborhood women's network) Amsterdam Oost, is the winner of the 2016 FNV Diversity Award. She received the award on Dec. 8, for her commitment to emancipation and fight against discrimination.
Recently in March 2024, Marlanda was nominated as ambassador of the Municipality of Amsterdam East for the international discrimination and racism campaign 2024, where her portrait was featured in Abri's and subway stations in the Municipality of Amsterdam East.
Keep up the good work Marlanda. You are the face of Amsterdam East.
“You are helpful. You are daring. You are decisive. You offer a listening ear.”
Period
1954
About
Ode from Ms. leeflang to Marlanda Coco.
This woman is decisive.
Marlanda Coco
Marlanda was born in Paramaribo on August 16, 1954. Portfolio: Housing and major projects Contact person for: Amsterdam East She has been a district councilor for the PvdA again since March 2012.