"Some of the things that I want to do is try to help little kids to become more economically inclined to manage their own money. Stop wasting it all and look for the future. These knucklehead kids, they are our future, you know."
"If you rest too much, you just become lethargic,"
"We just need to do more for others,"
"People need ... a chance to give [themselves] a fair chance,"
Walt Butler, an 84-year-old Pasadena sports icon and grand marshal, participated in the 2026 Black History Festival at Robinson Park, handing out custom T-shirts and urging continued community action. Butler emphasizes youth financial literacy, encouraging children to manage money and plan for the future, and calls for more support for the unhoused and regular church attendance. Butler lost his longtime Altadena home in last year’s Eaton fire and represents the festival theme of passing the baton to the next generation. The 44th Black History Festival featured musical performances and recognition of figures such as the Rev. Jesse Jackson.
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