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City council celebrates Black History Month, honors local and national figures and welcomes Morehouse College initiative

2249919 · February 8, 2025

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Summary

Los Angeles City Council recognized Black History Month with hall-of-fame inductees, community awards and a presentation about 'Morehouse College Takes LA,' a program sending students to engage in local neighborhoods in April.

The Los Angeles City Council held a Black History Month program during its Feb. 11, 2025 session, recognizing honorees, inducting members into a hall of fame and welcoming a delegation from Morehouse College that will participate in a community engagement initiative later in April.

Councilmembers Heather Hutt and Curren Price presented Hall of Fame and Living Legend awards to several local leaders. Honorees named in the chamber included journalist and author Lynell George (honor noted by the record), civic leader George Weaver (Living Legend award) and union leader Cicely Myart‑Crews. Actor and honoree Richard Brooks also received recognition.

Nut graf: The ceremony combined traditional recognition of community leaders and cultural programming with a preview of Morehouse College Takes LA, a program that will bring Morehouse students to Los Angeles neighborhoods — including Watts and Crenshaw — in April to participate in community engagement events.

Details: Councilmember Tim McOsker (appearing in the transcript as McCosker) and others described Morehouse College Takes LA as a program that brings Morehouse students to local communities to mentor and engage youth; city officials and Morehouse representatives said the initiative aligns with Morehouse’s mission to develop leaders of service. Kevin Booker (Morehouse vice president for student services), Marvion Maybon (student/organizer) and alumni-association president Brandon Rainey addressed the council. The council president, Marquee Harris‑Dawson, and several councilmembers offered remarks, and the chamber also featured cultural performances and an unveiling of the city’s African American Heritage Month poster artwork.

Ending: The council used the occasion to highlight partnerships between the city and cultural, educational and community organizations; Morehouse’s April activities will be further publicized by the participating council offices and Morehouse representatives.