Hear the Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray, who died April 5, 2024 at age 94, sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” shortly before his retirement from the University of Southern California in 2022.
The Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray, trained 1,000 faith leaders in community development and civic engagement at USC, building on an illustrious career as pastor of First African Methodist Episcopal (FAME) Church of Los Angeles. He transformed FAME into a megachurch that brought jobs, housing and corporate investment into South Los Angeles neighborhoods.
Watch reflections on Murray’s impact here.
Rev. Murray’s family requested that donations in his honor be given to Rev. Murray’s Circle of Support to continue his legacy at USC.
Learn more: https://crcc.usc.edu
