‘Japanese American Stories from Pasadena’
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PASADENA In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, Pasadena Heritage presents “Japanese American Stories from Pasadena” on Sunday, May 23, from 2 to 3 p.m.
The speakers are Susie Ling, professor of history and Asian American studies at Pasadena City College, and Bryan Takeda, who was raised in Pasadena and is the founder of Kansha Pasadena, which strives to honor, preserve, and share the unique history and culture of Japanese Americans in the greater Pasadena area by researching and documenting family histories, personal stories, cultural sites and historic buildings.
This presentation is free but a $15 donation per household is suggested. Your donations will help support Pasadena Heritage’s education and advocacy efforts. Register here: https://pasadenaheritage.org/events-calendar/
Pasadena Celebrates Black History Month - 2021
2/1/21.
The City of Pasadena is celebrating Black History Month by recognizing the achievements and contributions of Black Americans and their central role in our nation’s history with virtual programs, events, and activities for all ages. Pasadena Public Library; the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department; and the Pasadena Black History Committee are offering a month-long series of programs in February. Library programming is sponsored by The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library. The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department and Pasadena Black History Committee are holding events in lieu of Pasadena’s 39th Annual Black History Month Parade and Festival.