When the Eaton Fire tragedy struck the residents of Altadena and Pasadena, we came together with the "SOUL OF THE HOLIDAYS"...Celebrating the sounds of Motor City, soul and Gospel in support of the Black LA Relief & Recovery Fund.
This joyful night of music features a live 18-piece band, all-star vocalists, community choirs, and multimedia storytelling that highlights the resilience of Altadena and Pasadena’s Black community. Featuring powerful arrangements of crowd-favorite songs from Motor City, soul and gospel, including holiday classics, this night will touch your heart and send your spirit soaring.
Why is this so important now? Historically Black communities, especially in Altadena and Pasadena, were hit particularly hard by the Eaton Fire, and this is their first holiday season since the fires. These neighborhoods, once places of promise and opportunity for middle-class Black families unable to purchase homes in other parts of Los Angeles are now sites of immense loss. Homes passed down from generation to generation – part of family legacies – have been destroyed, and places of gathering, such as schools, churches and parks, have been hit hard. But while the structures may be gone, the power of community remains.
Help make this night a turning point for hundreds of families. Your attendance directly supports community recovery, resilience, and renewal.
Sponsorship opportunities, donations and group sales are invited and encouraged. Please contact Ben Caron at officeofkellumentertainment@gmail.com for a sponsorship deck and options.
Support From: The Schmidt Family Foundation and Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
Musical Director: Duane Benjamin (performed with Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson, Joss Stone, Diana Ross, Earth Wind and Fire, Jamiroquai, Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, The Four Tops)
Producer: Ron Kellum (Cirque du Soleil, NFL Pro Bowl, Broadway)
Featuring: 18 all-star musicians including a full horn and rhythm section
Presented by: Kellum Entertainment & The Schmidt Family Foundation
About the Beneficiary: The Black Freedom Fund's Black LA Relief and Recovery Fund
The Black Freedom Fund invests in the leaders and organizations at the center of Black communities, advancing people-led solutions to secure the future all people deserve.
In response to the devastating fires that struck Pasadena and Altadena in January, the Black Freedom Fund launched the Black LA Relief & Recovery Fund to address urgent needs and support long-term recovery for those directly affected. The Fund invests in organizations helping communities rebuild their homes, restore their lives, and renew their hope.
Learn more at: https://fundblackfreedom.org/initiative/black-la-rrf/