Looking Back: National Book Award Winner Jeffrey C. Stewart & Local Historian Michele Zack Discuss Black History in Altadena
Altadena Heritage and the Altadena Libraries were thrilled to present a discussion with author and 2018 National Book Award winner Jeffrey C. Stewart, facilitated by local historian Michele Zack, to a packed Community Room on Saturday, February 9. Highlighting the contributions of Altadenans like Charles White and Octavia Butler through the lens of Alain Locke’s philosophical ideas, Stewart and Zack explored how Altadena has acted as a crucible of culture throughout its history, especially for its African American residents.
Staff Picks for Black History Month
Black History Month, also called African American History Month, is a month-long invitation to delve into the stories that have so often been left out of the telling of our nation’s history and to honor the importance of Black history in the American story. Below are some Altadena Library-staff recommended books to get you started:
