"Beloved Los Angeles Pastor Cecil 'Chip' Murray, Voice of Calm During '92 Riots, Dies at 94"

Rev. Cecil L. "Chip" Murray, the influential pastor of First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles, known for his calming presence during the 1992 riots, has passed away at 94. Murray, who grew the church's congregation and attracted high-profile visitors, also trained leaders in civic engagement at USC. He played a key role in rebuilding South Los Angeles after the riots and leaves behind a legacy of community upliftment.