State Of The Black Community
STATE OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY
Saturday, September 26, 2026
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
1700 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Hon. Maxine Waters
U.S. Representative for California’s 43rd Congressional District
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Dr. Yolanda Gorman
President, African American Board Leadership Institute
RED CARPET HOST
Khrissy B
MORE THAN A TOWN HALL. A COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Black Main Street Village
Explore exhibits and connect with local organizations, businesses and civic leaders.
The Black Legacy Voice Echoes Our Truth Art Exhibit
Experience powerful artwork that honors Black stories and voices.
Black Main Street Theater: Cinema 21
Watch documentaries about Black life in Altadena, created by Black writers, producers and directors.
Black Main Street Café
Gather, connect and keep the conversation going.
FEATURED PARTICIPANTS
Jovan Agee — Founder and CEO, Agee Global Solutions
Miguel A. Santana — CEO, California Community Foundation
Hon. Judy Chu — U.S. House of Representatives, 28th Congressional District
Hon. Kathryn Barger — Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, 5th District
Tyron Hampton — Councilperson, City of Pasadena, District 1
Dr. Lorrie Frasure — Ralph J. Bunche Endowed Chair and Professor of Political Science and African American Studies at UCLA
Rev. Dr. Larry E. Campbell — First AME Pasadena
Pastor Kerwin Manning — Pasadena Church
Rev. LaKeith Kenebrew — Hillside Tabernacle City of Faith
Bishop Byron Smith — Gethsemane Christian Love Missionary Baptist Church
THE INAUGURAL STATE OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY: PASADENA & ALTADENA
From Conversation to Action. From Presence to Power.
Building Power. Driving Change. Securing Our Future.
The Black community across Pasadena, Altadena, the San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles County is coming together to turn conversation into action. We’ll address wealth, faith, public policy and the lasting impact of the Eaton Fire, then work together to build a stronger future.
Together, we move from awareness to action, and from action to impact.
Be in the room. Be part of the solution.
Premier Sponsor: Pasadena Community Foundation
Hosted by: Community Women Vital Voices and Black Clergy & Civic Alliance
www.blackclergycivicalliance.com
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