Rodeo Road in L.A. Renamed to Obama Boulevard
Kim's Kronicles — By Kim Webster on May 10, 2019 at 3:49 am
Cover photo- Obama Boulevard Sign. Inside photo- Charles Reese and Friends. Both photos by Kim Webster.
By Kim Webster
LOS ANGELES CA – Over 20,000 people came together on May 4 2019 to celebrate the renaming of Rodeo Rd to President Barack Obama Boulevard. How fitting that two great men are historically united as Martin Luther King Blvd intersects with President Barack Obama Boulevard. “We’re so grateful to each and every one of you and we’ll see you down the road,” said President Obama in a written letter read by LA Urban League President/CEO Michael A. Lawson.
President Obama also expressed that he wanted people to “find inspiration” from the efforts of those who made this renaming possible and continue to make the community and country better. He also gave his first political campaign speech at this location at Rancho Cienega Park. LA City Council President Herb Wesson, CA State Sen. Maria Elena Durazo, LA County Supvr Mark Ridley-Thomas, LA Urban League Pres/CEO Matthew A. Lawson and LA Mayor Eric Garcetti unveiled the historic street sign. The event was free including performances by Stevie Wonder, Doug E Fresh, Sheila E, Yo-Yo, BJ the Chicago Kid, DJ QwestCoast, Battlecat, Kurupt and many more.
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