Mellody Hobson resigns from LA28 Olympics board before museum opening
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Last updated Sep 18, 2026
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.
- •Hobson is co-founder of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.
- •The museum opens to the public following a gala event.
- •Fair Games Coalition expressed disappointment over Hobson's resignation.
- •Hobson's resignation comes amid ongoing community concerns about the Olympics.
- 12:55 AMYahoo Sports — Mellody Hobson Exits LA28 Olympics Board Amid Calls for Reform
- 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — With Lucas Museum About to Open, Mellody Hobson Steps Down From LA28 Olympics Board
"Just days before the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens to the public, co-founder Mellody Hobson has stepped down from the board of directors of Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee LA28, Variety has confirmed. Hobson indicated that the demands of overseeing the Lucas Museum, which opens Tuesday after a Friday gala, were too great to …
"The museum co-founder cites the responsibilities of that project as the reason for her Olympics departure
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 12:55 AMMellody Hobson Exits LA28 Olympics Board Amid Calls for Reform
The museum co-founder cites the responsibilities of that project as the reason for her Olympics departure
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 11:55 PMWith Lucas Museum About to Open, Mellody Hobson Steps Down From LA28 Olympics Board
Just days before the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens to the public, co-founder Mellody Hobson has stepped down from the board of directors of Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee LA28, Variety has confirmed. Hobson indicated that the demands of overseeing the Lucas Museum, which opens Tuesday after a Friday gala, were too great to …
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