After the Fires: Voices from Black Altadena, One Year Later A webinar conversation featuring historian, Robin D.G. Kelley and Shimica Gaskins, President, End Child Poverty, CA.
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After the Fires: Voices from Black Altadena, One Year Later
A webinar conversation featuring historian, Robin D.G. Kelley and Shimica Gaskins, President, End Child Poverty, CA.
Description:
In January 2025, Altadena experienced the Eaton Fire, one of the most pressing environmental and social justice calamities of our time. Thousands lost their homes, many were displaced, and the community continues to mourn the lives lost. What can we learn from this community’s rich legacy of Black homeownership amidst current efforts to rebuild? Join us for Part II of a reflective conversation, one year after the Eaton Fire. Featuring Robin D.G. Kelley, Distinguished Professor and Gary B. Nash Endowed Chair in U.S. History, UCLA and Shimica Gaskins, renowned poet and President & CEO, End Child Poverty, CA.
Time/Date and sponsors:
This conversation will take place as a Zoom webinar on January 28, from 4pm-5:15pm PST. Sponsored by the USC Dornsife Black Studies Center and the Equity Research Institute.
This program is open to all eligible individuals. USC operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the university’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation or any other prohibited factor.
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