Blog archive
April 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
Dominion Lawsuit, South Africa and 710 Stub
By Richard MyersPosted: 03/08/2023
Notes by Sharon Jarrett:
The meeting began with a discussion on the truth and reconciliation process in South Africa and how the process unfolded.
The group then discussed the Dominion Voting Systems case against Fox News.
This led to a discussion embedded in the 1619 Project of a country based on ideas of the Enlightenment versus the historical events of the nation's founding.
The participants next discussed a local issue the return and use of the 710 Stub and the composition of the committee that would hear public comment and make recommendations to the City Council.
The upcoming anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre was acknowledged.
Finally, a recent Diversity, Equity and Inclusion presentation by members of Pasadena Village was reviewed.
Future Topics for Discussion
In our April 7th meeting, on the first Friday at 10 AM, we will feature another presentation by Brian Biery, adjunct professor at Pacific Oaks College. This time Brian’s subject is the impact that images have on the quest for social justice. As always, we expect this to be an engaging and informative presentation, which will be recorded and available through our website, on our Youtube channel.
Our next meeting on the 3rd Friday of this month, March 17th at Noon, we look forward to another interesting discussion about what is happening around us. Several things come to mind that might be topics for this discussion:
- Teaching of history is under serious assault in many locations. Educators around the country are concerned about legislation that prohibits the presentation of information about the racial history of this country
- Reparations are being discussed in various places and situations around the country. The most immediate here is the beginning of the discussion of what to do with the 40 acres taken for the 710 Stub Project about which we received a presentation last month. It is always interesting to hear what’s happening in other reparations discussions around the country, for instance, a Council in San Francisco recently suggested a payment of 5 million dollars to individuals as an appropriate reparation
- Voting rights and abortion rights are under serious assault in many locations around the country. Both of these activities have serious racial impact because of the disproportionate ways that they effect different communities within our society. These are serious and organized assaults and we need more exposure and discussion about what the results of these efforts can do to the world that we all share.
These are just a few of the topics that could be appropriate for a spirited discussion in our meeting. There is no telling what other topics may surface in the new cycle prior to our meeting. Come prepared to participate and share your views about what is happening and what can be done about any of it.
For more information
These discussion groups are provided and sponsored by the Pasadena Village, but we invite interested parties to participate with us. More information is available through our office at (626)765-6037.