Tony Norman: The road to reparations at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in the Hill District is the city’s oldest Black church with arguably the richest history.
03 Oct 2022
How ANSAR spreads Pittsburgh’s welcome mat a little wider
South Hills resident Dr. Wiam Younes founded ANSAR of Pittsburgh to make newcomers feel welcome with personal support and resources as they settle in the region.
03 Oct 2022
Protect Trans Kids Day demonstrates Pittsburgh’s ongoing commitment to acceptance
Transphobia in Observatory Hill sparked Pittsburgh City Council to proclaim Sept. 12 as the first-ever Protect Trans Kids Day.
22 Sep 2022
Heinz Award winner vanessa german says creativity saved her life
Visual artist vanessa german is the only Pittsburgher to receive a prestigious 2022 Heinz Award from the Heinz Family Foundation.
22 Sep 2022
Pittsburgh companies are improving their DEI focus, says Vibrant Index
The latest Vibrant Index Report focused on DEI classes, employee/business resource groups and more paid time off for employees.
15 Sep 2022
Sponsored: YWCA Greater Pittsburgh honors 5 women for their commitment to women’s empowerment
The winners of the Equity Awards were chosen for their ability to advance the mission of eradicating racism and empowering women.
13 Sep 2022
Denise Graham retiring as longtime manager of Carnegie Library in Homewood
Graham is retiring after almost 46 years with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and 18 years as Homewood’s head librarian.
01 Sep 2022
NEXTpittsburgh wins 3 Pittsburgh Black Media Federation awards
The Pittsburgh Black Media Federation announced that NEXTpittsburgh won 3 awards in the annual Robert L. Vann Media Awards.
25 Aug 2022
Pittsburgh’s Latino Community Center settles into its new home in East Liberty
Launched in 2017, the nonprofit Latino Community Center provides assistance with legal referrals, healthcare, housing and education.
22 Aug 2022
Persad Center’s Art for Change returns in September and moves to Stage AE
With a venue upgrade and a new program to compensate participating artists, Persad Center's annual auction is back and better than ever.
15 Aug 2022