Situated near the base of the San Gabriel Mountains northeast of downtown L.A., Altadena was known for its mixture of ...
Altadena stands out with over 80% Black homeownership—double the national average. This community’s roots trace back to the ...
Black homeownership rates have plummeted to levels not seen since the Fair Housing Act was enacted in 1968. This decline represents more than just statistics – it reflects a growing crisis in ...
“If the Trump administration takes steps to implement the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 plan and rolls back civil rights protections, the Black homeownership rate will fall.” Progress ...
Willie Jackson, 81, moved his family to Altadena after the Fair Housing Act was passed in the 1970s. He lost his home and ...
As flames tore through the picturesque foothills of Altadena and Pasadena on January 7, 2025, the Eaton Canyon fires ...
A drive through the charred neighborhoods around Altadena shows that the fires burned through a remarkable haven for ...
Many homes have been passed down for decades from parents to their children, but now the neighborhoods face a new challenge.
Among the hardest-hit areas in Los Angeles County, Altadena has seen its many Black-owned homes, churches, businesses, and landmarks reduced to ashes.