Exposed: Black History L.A.

Kenny Hahn

Supervisor Kenneth Hahn (left), Reverend H.H. Brookins, Councilman Gilbert Lindsey and Sentinel editor Leon Washington surround a painting of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the cornerstone laying ceremony announcing the future opening of the Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital, 1971
Kenneth Hahn was on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, 1952-1992 and was on the City Council from 1947-1952. He was an ardent supporter of civil rights. Gil Lindsay helped Hahn get the Negro vote and win county supervisor. He appointed Lindsay as a field deputy, a position he held until 1963 when he was elected to City Council.
 

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