Evelyn Fortson

Evelyn is a retired Los Angeles Superior Court Judicial Assistant. Now an independent author of African American women’s fiction and a survivor of the Eaton Fire herself, she writes to honor and amplify the voices of others who lived through it.

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ALTADENA STRONG

After the Eaton fires, Altadena’s Black community faces loss and uncertainty. “Altadena Strong” shares honest stories of older residents fighting to rebuild their lives, their homes, and their history, asking what it truly means to stay, to rebuild, and to hold on to home.

By Evelyn Fortson Oct 28, 2025 5 min read