Pasadena Black History Month Magazine - February 2023 | Pages 51 & 52
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
"CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IHROUGFI PHOTOGRAPHY" EXHIBIT
Artist Alfred Haymond is a self-taught photographer whose approach is described simply as "The art of finding those mundane occurrences happening all around us and visually documenting them." Feb. 1 — 28 • Hastings Branch Library, 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd.
PEOPLE, PLACES, AND EVENTS SHAPED BY AFRICAN-AMERICANS
Take a virtual tour beginning February 1 at www.cityofpasadena.net/parks-and -rec with local community members as they provide information on landmark, educational institutions, sports, businesses, and other areas of interest impacted by Black Pasadenans. Feb. 1 — 28* City Website
BLACK HISTORY BREAKFAST HOSTED BY NOBLE, BLACK FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, AND PASADENA BLACK MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
All are welcome to join the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), the Black Fire Fighters Association and the Pasadena Black Municipal Employees Association (PBM EA) as they kick off Black History Month by recognizing the accomplishments of African Americans, both locally and nationally, who continue to shape our society for generations of the future. This event will feature pancakes made by Pasadena Firefighters Association, entertainment, raffles, and will include keynote speaker Phyllis Currie, former General Manager of Pasadena Water and Power.
Thursday, Feb 2 • S a.m. - 10:30 a.m. • Pasadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly St.