Blog archive
May 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
Resource Fair Preview
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
Conversations with African-American Art
By Richard MyersPosted: 10/09/2023
On the first Friday in October, Helane Rheingold gave us another of her wonderful presentations known as "Conversations with Art". The pieces featured in this presentation included:
- STILL LIFE WITH FRUIT & NUTS --- Robert Duncanson 1848
- STORAGE JAR David Drake 1859
- THE SEINE Henry Ossawa Tanner 1902 PORTRAIT OF MY GRANDMOTHER --- A John Motley 1922
- COUPLE --- James Van Der Zee 1924
- INTO BONDAGE --- Aaron Douglas 1936
- SCHOOL STUDIES --- Horace Pippin 1944
- DAYBREAK/ A TIME TO REST --- Jacob Lawrence 1967
- TOMORROW I MAY BE FARAWAY Romare Bearden 1967
- GREAT AMERICA --- Kerry James Marshall 1994
- ROOT & LINKS inc Kara Walker 1997
- MICHELE LaVAUGHAN ROBINSON OBAMA Amy Sherald 2018
Pursuing her usual approach of having a conversation about each piece, Helane introduced each artist and artwork, telling us something about the style of the work and the context in which it was created. She pointed out specific details about the artwork and described the significance of the detail in communicating something from the artist to the observers. She then asked the discussion group to describe something that they noted in the work, or something that they felt about it as they viewed it. Participants in the discussion were able to contribute their own observations about the work. These were often surprising and insightful comments that brought out different ideas about how the work is perceived by different viewers and adds an extra dimension to discussion of the work.
This presentation was recorded and video may be seen on our YouTube channel entited "Conversations with African American Art".
Our next meeting is scheduled for the third Friday, October 20, at 12 noon on our usual link. Brian Biery has presented previously on aspects of how racism existed in our local area, how it was manifested and the impact that it had on residents. Brian is returning on October 20th and his meeting will center on education in the U.S. today; its role in society and how its current structure has evolved over the past 30+ years.
· Here is a brief overview of what he plans to discuss:
- The public education system in the U.S. has changed dramatically over
- the past 30 years.
- What are some of the causes of the significant shifts in service and structure?
- How have they impacted students, families, school districts, and society overall?
- In addition, by looking at our local history, how have these changes manifested
- themselves in our community?
- What might public education look like in the future, both locally and nationally, if current trends continue?
Brian is a student of history of Pasadena and contributes regularly to the Colorado Boulevard Magazine, his article there focuses on the Brookside Plunge, the Pasadena swimmingpool with a troublesome history of descrimination. This link also provides access to a listing of his other contributions to the magazine.
Brian also maintains a Youtube channel he calls "Power of One." On this channel, he collects personal stories from the residents of this area to illustrate their experience of living here. One of his interviews is of Alma Stokes, a social activist known to many of the Villagers through their children, who came to know and love Alma while attending Pasadena Schools where she was a teacher. Visiting this collection will connect you with the history of this region in a very relatable and enjoyable way.
Reminders will be sent out about the event, and we'll provide the link again as the date nears. Remember that these discussions are open to nonmembers, so feel free to invite others who may be interested in participating in our discussions. We ask that you register for these events through our website.