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Today  in 1964 the US House of Representatives passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It would later be signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson.

More great moments from Holy Name of Jesus School BHM Celebration

Did you hear President Obama’s Speech last night? Did you see the interview with the Little Rock 9? Did you catch Michael Strahan or Lebron James? Or, hear the Pope’s speech? (Pius XII). Did you see the news flash about the revolt on a slave ship? If you didn’t then you missed the Holy Name… read more »

Celebrate Black History Month 7:00 PM Holy Name of Jesus Church 1955 W. Jefferson Blvd., LA, CA 90018 323.731.1830

See attached Press release by the LA Sentinel Regarding Holy Name of Jesus School​ and Rev Dr Cecil “Chip” Murray…WOW!http://lasentinel.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=97&Itemid=187

Celebrating Black History Month February 28 – Michael Jackson wins eight Grammy Awards. His album, “Thriller”, broke all sales records , and remains one of the top-grossing albums of all time. HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL hnojla.org CELEBRATE 90 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHILDREN OF LOS ANGELES.

Celebrating Black History Month February 26 – Theodore Flowers wins middleweight boxing title in 1926. In 1964, Cassius Clay, changed his name to Cassius X, later to be changed to Muhammed Ali. HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL hnojla.org CELEBRATE 90 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHILDREN OF LOS ANGELES.

Celebrating Black History Month February 25 – Muhammad Ali defeated Sonny Liston for world heavyweight boxing championship in 1964. Boxer Mike Tyson became the undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World by defeating challenger Frank Bruno of England in 1989. HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL hnojla.org CELEBRATE 90 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHILDREN OF LOS ANGELES.

Celebrating Black History Month February 24 – Jimmy Ellis, World Heavyweight Boxing Champion (1968), born 1940. HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL hnojla.org CELEBRATE 90 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHILDREN OF LOS ANGELES.