Miscellany

A week of activities to celebrate Los Angeles’ African-American sports history, entitled “Seven Days of Glory,” begins Sunday and culminates next Saturday with the second group to be inducted into the Black Sports Hall of Fame. Those who will be honored in ceremonies Sept. 19 at noon in the front plaza area of the California Afro-American Museum in Exposition Park: former Laker Michael Cooper; former Dodger Don Newcombe; Mayor Tom Bradley, who competed in track and field at UCLA; Joe Weakly, a longtime high school basketball coach who has worked extensively in summer leagues on many levels; Mike Garrett, a Heisman Trophy winner while at USC; Valerie Brisco, a track star in the 1984 Olympics; and former Ram Paul (Tank) Younger. Lou Dantzler, founder of Challenger Boys and Girls Club, will receive a special award for dedication to the community.