Pasadena Village’s “1619, The Lingering Imprint” group was inspired by the New York Times’ magazine issue, “1619 Project”, dated August 2019. This is a safe place to talk about the history of racism in America, to understand its origins and its residual impact. The group explores the ideas presented in the 1619 Project but does not follow its teaching curriculum.

Since the beginning of the Atlantic Slave Trade to the abolition of slavery, civil rights struggle and the Black Lives Matter years, there have been numerous movements throughout the Americas through which blacks in these continents seek to denounce power inbalance and claim a (re)new sense of social, cultural and political identities. This presentation explores the American Harlem Renaissance (also known as “The New Negro Movement) and Cuba’s “Negrismo” (Negroism) movements, both of which emerged in the early 20th century. It will examine the cultural output of these movements through music, poetry, scenic and visual arts.

This is a discussion group not intended as a teaching class. We often suggest articles that have been recommended to us only to initiate discussion, but homework is never required to participate in the discussion. We also have frequent speakers in the group and these sessions are recorded and published on our Pasadena Village YouTube channel where they are available for people to view. Everybody can engage in discussions by sharing what they learn from the news as well as what they have experienced in their lives. 

All are invited to join us to share your views, and to learn how members of the community experience racism in their own lives. Members from other villages and guests are always welcome!

This discussion will be held once a month, on the 3rd Friday of the month at 12 Noon Pacific. Discussions from previous meetings can be found in the 1619, The Lingering Imprint blog to read the postings and to learn more about this group.

If you have any questions please contact the event organizer, Dick Myers.