With Lucas Museum About to Open, Mellody Hobson Steps Down From LA28 Olympics Board

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • 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.
  • Reported by Variety and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:55:08 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  5. With Lucas Museum About to Open, Mellody Hobson Steps Down From LA28 Olympics Board

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