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.

Betty Kilby will discuss her experience with the integration of the school systems in Virginia when she was a young girl. Betty previously presented to us with her cousin Phoebe about their book, Cousins. Information about this presentation is available on our blog and within that there is a video to the link on our YouTube channel. 

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 who are unable to join the group.  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. Previously, it was also scheduled for the first Friday at 10am, but these have been canceled due to workload and schedule issues. 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.

For information or to join an upcoming discussion, contact the Village Office at [email protected] or 626-765-6037.