From left are Postmaster Jeremie Six, Pastor J. Edgar Boyd and Mayor Karen Bass. (Clayton Everett/FAME Church)

Pastor J. Edgar Boyd and the members of First AME Church of Los Angeles hosted the African American Heritage Month worship service presented by the City of Los Angeles and Our Authors Study Club on Sunday, Feb. 12.

Mayor Karen Bass and several elected officials participated. Also, L.A. Postmaster Jeremie Six unveiled the Ernest Gaines stamp, which is the latest stamp in the U.S. Postal Service’s Black Heritage series.

Music was performed by FAME’s Freedom Mass Choir and gospel vocalist Elaine Gibbs.