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Pittsburgh’s Reckoning With Teen Violence, Fear, and Accountability

Celebrating Pittsburgh’s Black Music Legacy During Black Music Month

Gettysburg Should Be Your Juneteenth Destination This Year

William Generett Jr. appointed president and CEO of The Pittsburgh Foundation

The Ebony Canal Wins Big in Cannes!

Freedom’s Soundtrack: The Intersection of Juneteenth and Black Music Month

Rev. Cornell Jones Hired as Assistant Director for Community Affairs

Eden Hall Foundation Announces New President and Vice President

Pittsburgh Teens Have Plenty of Summer Options Beyond Downtown Debate

The 2026-27 Western PA Book Read

Third annual Western PA Book Read as we read and discuss Dèyby Edwidge Danticat.

Poll Worker Opportunities

The 2026-27 Western PA Book Read

Election Officers and Poll Workers: The People Behind Democracy

Summer Concert Series

The 2026-27 Western PA Book Read

Summer Concert Series

Allegheny County summer concert series lineup announced

City Gifts

Summer Concert Series

$1.9 Million in Funding from the Richard King Mellon Foundation for Pittsburgh

Keep Hope Alive

Following the Supreme Court ruling limiting protections under the Voting Rights Act

Our Volunteers

Keep Hope Alive

New funding brings back grass-cutting assistance for eligible Pittsburgh residents

Juneteenth in Gettysburg

Gettysburg is known as the turning point of the Civil War, but the story of freedom in America did not end in 1863. As the nation continues commemorating America’s 250th anniversary, Gettysburg’s Juneteenth celebration invites visitors to experience a deeper side of the town through music, culture, community, reflection, and the stories that have too often been left out of the larger narrative. From Juneteenth events throughout the weekend to the Gettysburg Black History Trail, visitors are encouraged to experience Gettysburg not just as a battlefield, but as a living part of the ongoing American story of freedom.

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The Gettysburg Black History Trail

Welcome to the Gettysburg Black History Trail, a journey through the rich and often overlooked history of African Americans in Gettysburg and the surrounding areas. Nestled within a town steeped in historical significance, the trail offers a unique perspective on the events before, during, and after the Battle of Gettysburg, shedding light on the experiences of Black individuals and communities.

As the site of one of the most consequential battles in American history, Gettysburg holds a unique place in the nation’s collective memory. Yet, amidst the stories of conflict and valor, the contributions and struggles of Black Americans have often been overshadowed.

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