Mellody Hobson resigns from LA28 Olympics board before museum opening

Mellody Hobson has stepped down from the board of directors for the LA28 Olympics organizing committee, just days before the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Hobson cited the significant demands of overseeing the museum as the reason for her resignation. The Fair Games Coalition, an activist group, expressed disappointment, stating that her departure undermines efforts to address concerns regarding living wages and affordable housing related to the Olympics. The coalition had sought to meet with Hobson to discuss these issues. The board is led by Casey Wasserman, who recently faced scrutiny over his management company ties.

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