Initiated 45 years ago as the antithesis to the traditions of its older sister the Rose Parade, Pasadena’s Doo Dah Parade is part high wire circus act, a dab of political theater, a dollop of witty sarcasm and an abundance of seismic creativity.
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In 1936 at the Olympic Games, the odds were heavily stacked against Black athletes. Many were questioned about why they would agree to compete in a country that was racist toward them while representing another racist country. Yet, those 18 Black athletes knew that they would defy the status quo. By participating in these Olympic Games, they personified the idea of “taking up space,” and understood the lasting impact their presence would have for generations to come.
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The Pasadena Chalk Festival has beautified its civic center for more than 30 years. Incredible chalk artists draw masterpieces on the rigid surface of cement, asphalt or concrete in the span of 48 hours.
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The festival brings focus to justice movements that are current as well as from throughout history, movements from around the world and nationally, as well highlights media that has been produced locally that activity champions reform for the local Pasadena Police Department and also offers support to budding film-makers here in Pasadena, with the Pasadena African-American Film Foundation.
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The People’s Justice Festival was designed to include “a reunion of families, organizers, activists, artists, spiritualists, freedom fighters, and allies. It’s a reclamation of the soul of Black Lives Matter, a chance to build our skills and restore our Spirits.” The vision was fulfilled this past Saturday!
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Pasadena’s Black History Parade is the longest running Black history parade in the Southern California area. Established in 1982 as a family-friendly festival with the purpose of bringing together and celebrating the Black community in the Pasadena area, this year marked the parades 41st year.
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“They know I’m ballin ‘in the city like DeRozan’ is one of the stand out lines in the classic Roddy Ricch tune “Die Young” which holds more and more truth every year Demar DeRozan decides to pop out to come play in the popular Los Angeles pro am Drew League.
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Local film makers Dennis Haywood and James Farr are contributing to the cause of justice via film again – this time through the founding and hosting an international film festival with it’s inaugural debut this month in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, August 13th, 2022.
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Pasadena Chalk Festival ‘22: How a Piece of Chalk is Able to Create Extraordinary Art and Build Community One Mural at a Time! Imagine…
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While video games have increased the number of canon LGBTQ characters that doesn’t mean they always hit the mark. Sometimes games fall into tropes and stereotypes…
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This was in May of 2020. The world was only about less than four months into the COVID-19 pandemic.
Even for a family of four with just enough space in our home and a reasonably sized backyard…
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Michael Zinzun was an activist and community organizer based in Pasadena with a heart for the entire world. His life and legacy is explored…
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