Thorns on the Rose; Black Abuse, Corruption & the Pasadena Police

70 North Mentor Avenue,Pasadena CA 91106

13 November, 2021

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Boston Courts, My TRIBE Rise, and Altadena SURJ presents Thorns On The Rose: A Pasadena Black Pages Film followed by talkback. Boston Court Pasadena, My TRIBE Rise & Altadena SURJ Presents:Thorns on the Rose: Black Abuse, Corruption & the Pasadena Police - A Pasadena Black Pages FilmJoin us at Boston Courts Pasadena Performing Arts TheaterSaturday, November 13, 2021 at 6PM (Doors open at 5:30pm)About the Documentary: Police brutality against Black men in the United States has been on the rise during the past two decades, reverting to the 1950s and 60s when Black abuse was a frequent occurrence. Generations of Black men of that era viewed Law Enforcement as contemporary “slave patrols.” Pasadena, Ca, is no different. The Tournament of Roses and America’s Stadium, the Rose Bowl stand as a camouflaged backdrop to a growing community problem. The death of Black men at the hands of the Pasadena Police Department has planted seeds that have germinated and blossomed into arrangements of mistrust and fear. The 60-minute documentary is a gripping and emotionally charged expose that places viewers directly into the intensity and trauma experienced by impacted grieving families and communities. Featuring footage from critical incidents and featuring Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon, and Pasadena Police Chief John Perez. The City of Roses has sharp thorns… www.ThornsOnTheRose.com WE WILL BE FOLLOWING COVID-19 GUIDELINES. PROOF OF VACCINATION OR NEGATIVE COVID TEST (WITHIN 72 HOURS) REQUIRED. My Tribe Rise was founded in 2019 to take the stigma out of Gangs-or what we call Tribes, and to educate people about the positive changes that are possible when tribes come together to end violence and meet the needs of our community. Those needs include food security, mentorship, a sense of purpose and belonging in our community, culturally informed healthcare, and freedom from racial profiling and police violence. In all of our work, we emphasize peace and unity in our community.