Blog archive
May 2024
Freezing for a Good Cause – Credit, That Is
05/02/2024
No Discussion Meeting on May 3rd
05/02/2024
An Apparently Normal Person Author Presentation and Book-signing
05/01/2024
Flintridge Center: Pasadena Village’s Neighbor That Changes Lives
05/01/2024
Pasadena Celebrates Older Americans Month 2024
05/01/2024
The 2024 Pasadena Village Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
05/01/2024
Woman of the Year: Katy Townsend
05/01/2024
April 2024
Rumor of Humor #2410
04/28/2024
Rumor of Humor #2411
04/28/2024
Rumor of Humor #2412
04/28/2024
Rumor of Humor #2413
04/28/2024
Rumor of Humor #2414
04/28/2024
Rumor of Humor #2415
04/28/2024
Rumor of Humor #2416
04/28/2024
Stimulated by "Caste"
04/22/2024
Tulsa reparations, Religion and Politics
04/09/2024
March 2024
Trumps War with Black Women
03/31/2024
Addressing The Needs of Older Adults Through Pasadena Village
03/25/2024
Coming Soon: More Resources for Older Americans, Online and in Person
03/25/2024
Community Building Locally and Nationally
03/25/2024
Preparing for the Future with Ready or Not
03/25/2024
Volunteering is at The Heart of the Village
03/25/2024
Women's Liberation: Then and Now
03/25/2024
Writing Memoirs Together
03/25/2024
Current Views on Current Events
03/20/2024
Unchained
03/18/2024
Rumr of Humor issue # 2409
03/10/2024
Blacks Portrayed by European Artists
03/03/2024
Rumor of Humor #2408
03/03/2024
February 2024
Caring for Ourselves and Each Other
02/27/2024
Doug Colliflower Honored
02/27/2024
Great Decisions Connects Us to the Worldwide Community
02/27/2024
Letter from the President
02/27/2024
Pasadena Village's Impact
02/27/2024
The Power of Touch
02/27/2024
Villages as a New Approach to Aging
02/27/2024
Addressing Gang Violence in Pasadena-Altadena
02/21/2024
Rumor of Humor Issue 2407
02/19/2024
Thank You For Caring.
02/12/2024
Rumor of Humor 2405
02/11/2024
Curve Balls
02/10/2024
Sylvan Lane
02/10/2024
Rumor of Humor 2404
02/09/2024
Larry Duplechan, Blacks in Film
02/03/2024
January 2024
Pasadena Village Joins Community Partners in Vaccination Campaign
01/29/2024
Rumor of Humor #2403
01/28/2024
Pasadena Village Joins Two Healthy Aging Resource Projects
01/25/2024
Decluttering: Do It Now
01/24/2024
Village Volunteers Contribute to the Huntington Magic
01/24/2024
Villagers Creating Community
01/24/2024
Villagers Reflect on Black History Month
01/24/2024
Walk With Ease, 2024
01/24/2024
Wide Ranging Discussion on Current Issues
01/22/2024
Wide Ranging Discussion on Current Issues
01/22/2024
Rumor of Humor # 2402
01/21/2024
Rumor of Humor # 2401
01/15/2024
Re- Entry Programs, a Personal Experience
01/08/2024
Eminent Domain, 710 Highway
By Richard MyersPosted: 02/13/2023
Our meeting on February 17th , at 12 Noon, will feature a presentation by Brian Biery covering:
The history of the 710 Freeway extension and its impact on the community.
An update on the status of the corridor and the City's task force for the area and a
Discussion with panelists exploring their views on the following questions:
- What is your connection to this place and what was it before the freeway was constructed?
- What were the impacts of freeway construction on the families who lived there?
- How should the land be used today?
- What might the role of compensation or reparations play in its development?
The panelists for our February 17th meeting are:
Alma Stokes –
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- Alma attended 1st AME Church which was located on Vernon
Ave. and forced to move to N. Raymond Ave. due to 710 freeway
construction. - Over her long career she has worked as a teacher, a
housing relocation specialist, as well as a municipal government
administrator. - She has lived in Pasadena since 1953 and raised her five
children here.
- Alma attended 1st AME Church which was located on Vernon
Jose Luis Correa –
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- Jose Luis lived in the 710 freeway corridor as a
child growing up in a diverse neighborhood. His family was uprooted by
eminent domain and subsequent freeway construction. - He currently works as a Senior Advertising Consultant for Hey Media, a local content
marketing firm.
- Jose Luis lived in the 710 freeway corridor as a
Tina Williams –
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- A native of Pasadena, a product of PUSD, a proud alumna
of John Muir High School and PCC. - Ms. Williams was Field Representative to former District 1 Councilmember Jacque Robinson for 8 years.
- Accomplishments during that time of service include: the Lincoln Avenue
Specific Plan, Vision 20/20 Initiative, the Summer Skills program, the
NOW program, and Flintridge's Apprenticeship Preparation Program.
Currently she is the Director of Community Engagement for Harambee
Ministries.
- Accomplishments during that time of service include: the Lincoln Avenue
- A native of Pasadena, a product of PUSD, a proud alumna
As always Brian’s presentation will include audience participation and a chance to ask questions. Mr. Biery’s previous presentations to our group can be found here:
Race in Pasadena and Early Black Pasadena History
Members and non-member register through the website to obtain the link to this meeting.
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