From The Hollywood Reporter · Gary Baum · · 50s
Mellody Hobson Leaves LA Olympics Board Before Museum Opens
Mellody Hobson exits LA 2028 Olympics board as Lucas Museum opens, amid activist pressure
In brief
Mellody Hobson exits LA 2028 Olympics board as Lucas Museum opens, amid activist pressure Hobson stepped down to focus on museum success after facing backlash from left-wing group over Olympic committee role Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Hobson Steps Down
Mellody Hobson resigned from L.A. 2028 Olympics organizing committee board to focus on Lucas Museum success
“Everyday Angelenos deserve leaders that will step up, not step down, to meet the collective crises we are facing”
Activist Pressure
Fair Games Coalition targets Hobson over Olympic committee role, demanding union jobs and immigrant protections
“We continue to call on Mellody Hobson, the Lucas Museum Board, and all of the leaders responsible for the 2028 Games to embrace our vision of a legacy that uplifts our communities”
Museum Opens Soon
Lucas Museum opens public Sept 22 after series of events, in South L.A. with community programs
Wasserman's Role
Casey Wasserman remains board chair despite controversy over ties to Ghislaine Maxwell and stake rebranding
Political Tensions
LA28 board reshaped after Trump retook presidency to include Trump allies like Reince Priebus
“My job is to make sure these are America's Olympics that are being hosted in Los Angeles”
The main idea
Hobson stepped down to focus on museum success after facing backlash from left-wing group over Olympic committee role
