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August 2026

Triumph Over Tragedy
08/31/2026

Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained/Lost
08/30/2026

A Gallery of Neighbors: The Village Art Group’s Group Show
08/28/2026

A New and Improved Way to Stay Safer Online
08/28/2026

A Trip to The Geffen Galleries
08/28/2026

Barrier Free Living - A Path to Living a More Independent Lifestyle
08/28/2026

Conversations with Art
08/28/2026

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
08/28/2026

Member Connections with Music Conductor Bill Bing
08/28/2026

Pasadena Heritage Walking Tour
08/28/2026

In Their Hands
08/23/2026

Ease of Being: Managing the stuff of everyday life
08/20/2026

A Tribute to Fire Debris Remediators and Their Super-Sized Dump Trucks
08/18/2026

Really Irene?
08/15/2026

There Is A Risk
08/09/2026

2026 Year in Review
08/03/2026

A Message From Your Newly Elected President
08/03/2026

Neighborhoods Within the Village
08/03/2026

Reflection from PUSD Intern Isabella "Izzy" Roberts
08/03/2026

Reflection on Service & Joy from 2025/26 President Dick Myers
08/03/2026

The Villager Engagement Team Welcomed 54 New Villagers
08/03/2026

Treasurer’s Report
08/03/2026

What Activity! The Cultural Activities Team Report
08/03/2026

An Even Exchange
08/01/2026

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Larry Duplechan, Blacks in Film

By Richard Myers
Posted: 02/03/2024
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On Friday, February 2, we kicked off our Black History Month celebration with a stimulating presentation by Larry Duplechan. Larry focused his presentation on  one chapter of his new book, " Movies That Made Me Gay." The book is available at Vroman's bookstore. 

The presentation may be viewed on our youtube channel " Larry Duplechan, Black in Film"

 

The chapter that Larry covered provided us with a very interesting history of how Blacks  were treated and mistreated in the film industry over many decades. Larry illustrated his narrative with film clips  providing us with a real understanding of the points he was making. Everyone felt that they had learned a lot from this presentation , after Larry stopped, several participants added their own experiences and reflections to the discussion.

 

 We will be following up with Larry to see another topic that he might share with us. 

In our next meeting, Febraury 16 at 12 noon, our guest speaker will be Ricky Pickens. Ricky is actively engaged in an effort to interrupt gang violence in the Psadane- Altadena area. This is a subject of real importance to all of us who live and work in this area.

 

The following presentation on the 1st Friday in March, March 1 at 10AM Pacific. We consider it  to be a continuation of our recognition of Black History Month, falling on February 29  + 1. Helane Rhinegold will be our presentor with another of her totally absorbing Conversations with Art, this time, "BLACKS PORTRAYED BY EUROPEAN ARTISTS THROUGH THE CENTURIES."  

 

As always, 1619 The Lingering Imprint, welcomes guests. If you enjoy what we are doing in this group please feel free to let your friends know that they are welcome to join us. You can register for our event through our website. Or you can email me  to get on our mailing list. 

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