Marblehead Racial Justice Team member Lou Meyi has been named an honoree for the 10th annual Peter J. Gomes Service Award, created in 2016 by Congressman Seth Moulton. The award recognizes the public service and community contributions of constituents across the 6th District.
Meyi has been a racial justice advocate for decades, living in Marblehead for over 40 years before moving to Salem recently. He is a longtime member of the MRJT, where he has championed affordable housing, public transportation and local history projects. In 2025, he served as emcee of the annual Dr. King Day Breakfast.
Meyi is active with the NAACP North Shore Branch and serves as MRJT’s liaison on METCO and equity issues. He is also a commissioner of Essex Heritage, a member of St. Stephen’s UMC’s Ministry Team and a contributor to historic projects with the Marblehead Museum.
Meyi and five other honorees will be recognized at a public ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 5:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Hall, second floor, 160 Derby St., Salem.
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