in The parable of the sower, Fire-ravaged California now endures a climate-changed future. In her classic 1993 detective novel, American science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler, who lived in nearby Altadena, predicted a devastating fire in Los Angeles.
The Afrofuturist’s grave lies in Altadena, which was severely damaged by recent fires that left thousands of Californians homeless. However, her burial site survived. AP shared images of the scene and reported that it sustained “minimal damage,” citing a statement on the Altadena Mountain View Cemetery website. Butler passed away in 2006, and his footprints read, “Everything you touch, you change.” Quoted from “Everything you change changes you.” parable of the sower.
Altadena, CBS News The area, described as a “historically black community,” is currently undergoing rebuilding. Octavia’s bookshelfa Pasadena bookstore named after an inspirational author, is a hub of activity where Butler works tirelessly to support his beloved Los Angeles enclave. For more information on how to support relief efforts, please visit: here.
Check out our interview below with Nikki High, owner of Octavia’s Bookshelf. It talks about their efforts and the importance of Altadena as a great American city that should be preserved and not bought by real estate capitalists.
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