Pasadena Black History Month Magazine - February 2023 | Pages 53 & 54
PASADENA CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH
City hosts numerous events throughout February
The City of Pasadena will commemorate Black History Month by recognizing the achievements and contributions of African Americans and their central role in our nation's history.
The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, Pasadena Public Library, Pasadena Black History Committee, and The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library are offering a month-long series of in-person and virtual programs, events, and activities for all ages in the month of February. All programs and events are free.
EVENTS
ALKEBU-LAN CULTURAL CENTER BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATIONS
Join the Alkebu-lan Cultural Center as they celebrate African American History Month. The programming for the month includes featured artist Kenneth Gatewood, a genealogy workshop, Capoeira lecture, book talks, Pfamily Steppers senior dance performance, the first annual Black Arts Festival, and more! Please contact the Alkebu-lan Cultural Center at (626) 807-4006 for more information on specific activities, dates, and times.
Feb. 5 - 25 • Alkebu-lan Cultural Center, 1425 N. Raymond Ave.
41ST ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY PARADE AND FESTIVAL- CELEBRATING OUR EXCELLENCE "THE LEGACY OF COUNCILMEMBER JOHN J. KENNEDY"
Southern California's largest and longest-running Black History Parade begins at Fair Oaks Ave. and Mountain View St. and ends at Robinson Park. Enjoy the pomp and circumstance of bands, drill and drum teams, community organizations, dignitaries, celebrity Grand Marshal and award-winning sportscaster Jim Hill, and many other parade performers. The festival features live bands, dance performances, community booths, guest speakers, food for purchase, and tons of fun!
Saturday, Feb. 18 • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
AFRICAN TALKING DRUMS
Listen, learn and participate in Charts world of African Drums, the "heart-beat of all musk." Presented by Chau Ross. For all ages.
Tuesday, Feb. 21 • 1 p.m. • La Pintoresca Branch Library, 1355 N. Raymond Ave.
BLACK HISTORY MOVIE NIGHT
Free family-friendly movie showing celebration of Black History Month. Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket to sit back and watch Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever. Live music begins at 5 p.m. and food will be available for purchase. The movie begins at dusk at Centennial Square in front of City Hall. Preregistration is recommended at www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve.
Friday, Feb. 24 • 5 p.m. • City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave.
BEAUTIFUL BLACKBIRD
Celebrate Black History Month by listening to the story Beautiful Blackbird written by Ashley Bryan. Then make a special craft to take home. For ages 3-5.
Feb.5-25 • Alkebu-lan Cultural Center, 1425 N. Raymond Ave.
GARRETT MORGAN, THE AMERICAN INVENTOR OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
In celebration of Black History Month, we are highlighting Garrett Morgan. Join us as we read Karyn Parsons' book Saving the Day: Garrett Morgan's Life-Changing Invention of the Traffic Signal and share the impact this man made around the world. We will highlight his life, play a game of red-light green-light and then make a traffic light craft to take home. For ages 5-12.
Thursday, Feb. 9 • 2:30 p.m. • San Rafael Branch Library, 1240 Nithsdale Rd.