Mervyn M. Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute

CSUDH African American Political and Economic Institute Named in Honor of the Late Mervyn Dymally

At a special reception on November 12, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) officially named the Mervyn M. Dymally African American Political and Economic Institute that is housed on campus and unveiled a sculpture of the legendary politician that will be permanently on display in the University Library to honor his impact on the region and the state. Coordinated by the institute and Lynn Dymally, the late congressman’s daughter, the reception was attended by many of his friends, family and political colleagues. Dymally achieved many “firsts” as an African American politician, including California’s first foreign-born black state assemblyman (1963-1966; 2003-2008);