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
Kidnapping allegations in Torrance?
By Richard MyersPosted: 10/07/2020
Before the discussion of the article, the group engaged in a discussion of an article in Friday's LA Times relating an incident in the City of Torrance. A white apartment dweller called 911 to report the kidnapping of a white child. Upon investigation the police learned the child was the grandson of the man who had him. The grandparents were babysitting their daughter's son who is bi racial. No charges were brought against the women who made the call and the grandfather was advised not to engage the neighbor as it might result in harassment charges against him.
The group noted:
1. It was unfortunate that the neighbor never considered the child might be of mixed heritage. Several members noted they had bi racial family members and in some families there had been misunderstandings in public settings. Concerns for how family members might respond were noted.
2. The incident could have been an opportunity for neighbors to meet one another to avoid a repeat of the incident.
3. A question was raised about how the incident might have played out if the police had been accompanied by a Social Worker. This led to a discussion of the Cahoots program where calls are sorted to determine if police were the appropriate first responders or if mental health, social workers or family counselors were more appropriate responders.
4. The question "What if this happened in Pasadena" was asked. One member indicated that this was unlikely to happen in neighborhoods were people knew one another. Walking the neighborhood with the City Council member was suggested, as was providing various opportunities for neighbors to meet.
The 1619 to 1776 article was discussed.
The group noted:
1. There was a need to have history be a holistic and fact based. The use of 1776 as a starting point of American History failed to acknowledge indigenous first inhabitants and the actions of colonizers on these inhabitants. It also failed to provide an opportunity to understand the cultures and customs
of first inhabitants.
2. It was noted that there was a defensiveness among some white community members when the broader approach was taken. It was suggested some white community members might feel they were being criticized for the actions of previous generations. Overall, members felt the holistic and fact-based approach while difficult for some communities was the most appropriate approach in studying history.
3. The current focus on history framed as love of country was discussed. It was noted that there was the potential for this to be dangerous. Numerous historical examples were discussed.
- Recording by Sharon Jarrrett -