To celebrate 2021 Black History Month, The Museum of the San Fernando Valley’s Speaker Series in conjunction with the Pacoima Historical Society is proud to present:
African Americans in the San Fernando Valley
As early as the 1920s, African Americans began coming to the San Fernando Valley. Although there were only a few, the 30s saw the numbers rise. By the 1950s, the Joe Louis Homes were built that attracted thousands from Los Angeles and the south to migrate to the Valley. Redlining and racial covenants prevented Blacks from living in most Valley areas. Still, this community built a rarely told oasis whose story we will share.
From the early beginnings in North Hollywood to Pacoima, the history is intriguing. Pacoima produced Heisman Trophy winners, Grammy award winners, and first Black Congresswoman from San Fernando High. This history is worth learning. Crystal Jackson will make this presentation.
WHAT: The Museum SFV History of Speaker Series
WHEN: Saturday, February 27, 2021
TIME: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
COST: FREE; (suggested $10 donation to support The Museum SFV & Pacoima Historical Society)
Crystal
Jackson, board member of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley and
Founder and President of the Pacoima Historical Society, and filmmaker
of the 2018 Pan African Film Festival Best Feature Documentary nominee
“Pacoima Stories: Land of Dreams”, and author of "The Entrance:
Pacoima's Story". Learn about the Pacoima you never knew and its 1500
year history will present.
Crystal was born
in Pacoima in the ‘60’s. Her family had moved to the San Fernando
Valley in the 1930’s, first North Hollywood, then Pacoima. Crystal
graduated Granada Hills High School but
went to San
Fernando High her last semester to stay close to her Pacoima friends.
She majored in Journalism at Cal State Northridge, but it wasn’t until
Crystal moved to the Bay area to begin her Pacoima film that she
realized the richness of her town’s history.
Upon registration, guests will be sent the Zoom link.
Please spread the word for this special presentation and event.
Thank you.
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