The city of Santa Clarita will recognize a trailblazer and one of the city founders, Louis E. Brathwaite, with a street dedication in his honor.

The community is invited to join the celebration on Friday, April 25, what would have been his 92nd birthday, at 10 a.m. in the new Sand Canyon Plaza. The event itself will take place on the corner of the new Louis E. Brathwaite Drive. Guests should head north on Sand Canyon from Soledad Canyon Road, and make the second right.

There will be signs directing people to the event location. Following the dedication, the Brathwaite family will be hosting a reception at the Mitchell River House, 16950 Lost Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91387.

Brathwaite dedicated his life to the service of others, focusing his efforts on the success of youth and seniors in the Santa Clarita Valley. He played an essential role in bringing vital programs and resources to the Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club and the SCV Committee on Aging.

He spearheaded efforts to establish the city, working with county officials to attend vital meetings and secure $3 million to lay the foundation of the city we know today.

Brathwaite served on the Santa Clarita Planning Commission and was the first Black leader elected to a local office, serving on the William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board. His grace, wisdom and integrity inspired those around him and have created a lasting impact within the city.

To RSVP for the Louis E. Brathwaite street dedication ceremony, please contact Billie Abreu at babreu@santaclarita.gov.