Carson, California, held a memorial for its founder and first Black mayor, Gilbert D. Smith.

Carson, California held a memorial for Gilbert D. Smith, the city's founder and its first African American mayor, on January 17. Smith's contributions to the city were celebrated by attendees including his wife Shirley, Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes, and Thomas A. Parham, CSUDH's president. The event honored Smith's significant role in establishing Carson.

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