Black History Month recognized in Pennsylvania this February
Members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus have sponsored a resolution recognizing Black History Month
happening in the 412
Pittsburgh Foundation unveils new plan- vows to spend $50 million to address racial equity
Homeownership Forum Aims to Increase the Number of Black Homeowners in the Pittsburgh Area
Pittsburgh Foundation unveils new plan- vows to spend $50 million to address racial equity
The Board and staff of the Pittsburgh Foundation have adopted a new strategic plan, acting on lessons from emergency response to COVID-19 and data indicating far less progress than many have assumed in eliminating longstanding inequities that have held back many communities.
The Foundation has set a vision statement for its new work: To realize a vibrant, equitable and just Pittsburgh region that supports everyone – regardless of race, identity or circumstance – to thrive and fulfill their potential.
Pittsburgh Responds to the Death of Tyre Nichols - Statement from Mayor Ed Gainey
Homeownership Forum Aims to Increase the Number of Black Homeowners in the Pittsburgh Area
Pittsburgh Foundation unveils new plan- vows to spend $50 million to address racial equity
"Tyre Nichols was a father, he was an artist, a skater, a young man who was loved and had a full life ahead of him. Today a mother no longer has a son and a child no longer has his father."
"My heart and my prayers go out to his family, friends, and the entire city of Memphis. Tyre should be alive today and his murder at the hands of law enforcement makes it clear that our work to change the culture of policing is critical for our city and our country."
Homeownership Forum Aims to Increase the Number of Black Homeowners in the Pittsburgh Area
Homeownership Forum Aims to Increase the Number of Black Homeowners in the Pittsburgh Area
Homeownership Forum Aims to Increase the Number of Black Homeowners in the Pittsburgh Area
According to the Prosperity Now Scorecard, the homeownership rate for Allegheny County is 33.2% for blacks compared to 70.9% for whites. Blacks lag behind all dominant ethnic groups. Attendees will learn the “WHY” behind homeownership. There will be a special presentation of the most recent State of Housing in Black America Report.
Blacks Brutally Beating Blacks, Jack L. Daniel Shares his thoughts
Skyy Moore '19 Set to Be First SSA Alumnus to Play in the Super Bowl
Homeownership Forum Aims to Increase the Number of Black Homeowners in the Pittsburgh Area
"In the case of Blacks’ brutal life threatening and sometimes life taking beatings of other Blacks, we witness a sick outcomes of centuries’ long racist-induced practices, the horrible results that occur when colonized/enslaved Blacks are “mis-educated” regarding the inferiority of Blacks as lesser human beings. Such beatings flow from “gaslighted” Black adults accepting as truth the need to brutally beat Blacks as a normative mode of conduct..."
Skyy Moore '19 Set to Be First SSA Alumnus to Play in the Super Bowl
Skyy Moore '19 Set to Be First SSA Alumnus to Play in the Super Bowl
Skyy Moore '19 Set to Be First SSA Alumnus to Play in the Super Bowl
Skyy Moore '19 is set to become the first Shady Side Academy alumnus ever to play in the Super Bowl! The NFL rookie wide receiver's 29-yard punt return with 0:41 remaining in the fourth quarter helped set up the Kansas City Chiefs’ game-winning field goal in a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship on Sunday, Jan. 29. The Chiefs will face the NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
Grower's Spotlight: Mahogany Thaxton from Grow Pittsburgh
Skyy Moore '19 Set to Be First SSA Alumnus to Play in the Super Bowl
Skyy Moore '19 Set to Be First SSA Alumnus to Play in the Super Bowl
This Grower’s Spotlight features Mahogany Thaxton, a 2022 Braddock Farm workshare participant and a Grow Pittsburgh Member. Mahogany grew up in Pittsburgh and is working to better her community through her career and life. Part of this has been pursuing a master’s degree in library science and learning more about urban farming. Hear from Mahogany about her passion to make a difference in her community through a lens of lifetime learning.
black history leaders
Sean Simmons Director of Athletics, Shady Side Academy
Angela E. Mike, Executive Director of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) PPS
Angela E. Mike, Executive Director of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) PPS
"For a long time, sports have been viewed as a way to stay healthy and in shape, but their importance goes much further than the obvious physical health benefits. Athletic participation has taught me some very valuable personal and professional life lessons like discipline, responsibility, leadership, self-confidence, accountability, time management, and teamwork. These life lessons have contributed greatly toward the pursuit of my career goals."
Angela E. Mike, Executive Director of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) PPS
Angela E. Mike, Executive Director of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) PPS
Angela E. Mike, Executive Director of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) PPS
"One of our mottos in CTE is that “you need to see it to be it.” CTE provides students the opportunity to see first-hand the kinds of career success available in their chosen field and helps them envision their futures. The supports CTE provides for them (career counseling, certifications, industry contacts, graduation plan development, etc.) allow them to achieve what they envision.
James Brown, Director of Education and the Frick Environmental Center
Angela E. Mike, Executive Director of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) PPS
James Brown, Director of Education and the Frick Environmental Center
"It’s really important to me that black and brown kids and families feel like the parks -- all the parks -- are theirs to enjoy. And for folks to enjoy the parks they must feel safe, and welcome, and they have a voice in how the parks are used, including the types of programs that take place in them. Fulfilling this mission requires effort on multiple fronts and part of what attracted me to this role is the work the Conservancy has done in the past few years;..."
black history sponsors
Carlow University Nurtured Jarah Doose’s Love for Public Service
Carlow University Nurtured Jarah Doose’s Love for Public Service
Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) President/CEO Dr. Alicia Harvey-Smith honored
Carlow University Nurtured Jarah Doose’s Love for Public Service
“I’ve been in the political realm my whole life,” says Jarah, who graduated from Carlow University in 2019 as a political science major. “When I was little, my mom used to take me to council meetings.”
“My mother raised me in politics,” she said. “She was my number one inspiration. She showed me it was possible to achieve.”
Creative Development Awards fund Pittsburgh-based artists
Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) President/CEO Dr. Alicia Harvey-Smith honored
Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) President/CEO Dr. Alicia Harvey-Smith honored
Pittsburgh artists spotlighting those living with accessibility challenges, exposing the effects of the war in Ukraine on Russian children, or helping youth learn to produce music by arranging and performing orchestral versions of hip-hop and pop songs are among the 15 new recipients of The Heinz Endowments’ Creative Development Awards.
Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) President/CEO Dr. Alicia Harvey-Smith honored
Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) President/CEO Dr. Alicia Harvey-Smith honored
Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) President/CEO Dr. Alicia Harvey-Smith honored
Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) President/CEO Dr. Alicia Harvey-Smith was honored last night as a City & State Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Power 100 recipient at an event at Olive or Twist downtown. The event honored the city’s top political influencers in government, advocacy, media, health, education, business and more.
Our New Year Goals at PUM
Happy New Year, in 2023 we are committed to shining a light on the important news events and stories taking place in the African American communities throughout Western Pennsylvania. We will continue to present information that highlights the overall quality of life and sustainability in our diverse neighborhoods. As we take a closer look at opportunities to advance racial equity to support our underserved communities we will also celebrate the advancement and achievements African Americans are making in Pittsburgh and throughout Pennsylvania.
Martin Luther King Day for the year 2023 is celebrated/ observed on Monday, January 16th. Throughout the month of January we will be honoring Dr. King, check out upcoming events in Pittsburgh and stories around the Burgh to commemorate this special holiday. Wishing you and your family a safe and prosperous New Year. Lets do this! Robin Beckham, founder & editor of PUM.
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is open 7 days a week. Visit pittsburghkids.org for advance tickets to explore our exhibits and programs, including this fall’s featured exhibit, Measurement Rules, and the new art piece in our lobby, Orange Circles. On the weekends, you can visit MuseumLab from Noon – 5:00 pm to immerse yourself in art and making activities. Discover Gymlacium, a three-story interactive artwork by Manca Ahlin, and explore How You Wear It, an exhibit about fashion, style and self-expression.
featured events
Honoring Black Womanhood with Mahogany L. Browne
City of Pittsburgh Tribute to Playwright August Wilson
Honoring Black Womanhood with Mahogany L. Browne
In this exciting and inspiring reading, we welcome one of the most important poetic voices of our time, Mahogany L. Browne, to share her highly anticipated collection, Chrome Valley. The work is at once a luminous hymn and a battle cry. Simultaneously spanning the course of her own life while embodying centuries of virulent history, this collection pays solemn tribute to the women who came before her.
Carlow University Sacredness of Creation Series
City of Pittsburgh Tribute to Playwright August Wilson
Honoring Black Womanhood with Mahogany L. Browne
Join Carlow University for an engaging and enlightening speaker series offering opportunities for self-reflection about our roles in building a just and merciful world that values all. The series also includes Speaker Series: A Conversation with Dr. Cornel West
All events are held on the main campus.
City of Pittsburgh Tribute to Playwright August Wilson
City of Pittsburgh Tribute to Playwright August Wilson
City of Pittsburgh Tribute to Playwright August Wilson
In February, the City of Pittsburgh will celebrate Black History Month by showcasing the life and works of American playwright and Pittsburgh native son August Wilson (1945 – 2005), who won acclaim from literary and theater critics for his plays that portray the African American experience in the twentieth century.
Shady Side Academy
Niche Ranks Shady Side Academy the Best Private K-12 School in the Pittsburgh Area
Niche, the leading platform connecting students and families with schools and colleges, has released its 2023 Best Schools rankings, and Shady Side Academy maintained its No. 1 ranking on its list of the Best Private K-12 Schools in the Pittsburgh Area.
Diversity in Action
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Hires first Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Hires first Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Hires first Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility
After an extensive national search process, Andrew Medlar, President & Director, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, announced the appointment of Deborah J. Rogers, Ph.D. as the Library’s first Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA).
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust names new president and CEO
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Hires first Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Hires first Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Board Chair Richard Harshman announced Kendra Whitlock Ingram has been named the Cultural Trust’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing retiring President and CEO J. Kevin McMahon.
Ingram will be the second female President & CEO and first person of color to be at the Cultural Trust’s helm in its 38-year history.
Ray Roundtree Named Top Executive of Comcast's Keystone Region
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Hires first Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility
Ray Roundtree Named Top Executive of Comcast's Keystone Region
Ray Roundtree has been named Senior Vice President of Comcast's Keystone Region, overseeing the organization's operational, strategic and financial performance across areas serving western, central and northeastern Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, northern West Virginia and the Maryland panhandle. The Region is headquartered in Pittsburgh, where Roundtree is based.
Racial equity
Regional Coalition Earns Recognition for Work to Close Equity Gaps in Technology
This new report details the educational barriers Black students face in Greater Pittsburgh
Regional Coalition Earns Recognition for Work to Close Equity Gaps in Technology
“We are fortunate to have so many partners who have come together to work on the strategy to address the digital divide in our community. This work is critically important to ensure that all in our region have access to broadband and technology that will allow them to avail themselves of the opportunities that exist in the county and city,” said County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.
Advancing Racial Equity across the FOOD SYSTEM
This new report details the educational barriers Black students face in Greater Pittsburgh
Regional Coalition Earns Recognition for Work to Close Equity Gaps in Technology
Longstanding structural and institutional racism has excluded black, Indigenous and people of color, (BIPOC) from fair access to land, financial resources, information, political standing, and educational and professional opportunities. During the last several years, Congress has passed, and the USDA has implemented numerous policies and initiatives designed to repair harms and prevent future discrimination.
This new report details the educational barriers Black students face in Greater Pittsburgh
This new report details the educational barriers Black students face in Greater Pittsburgh
This new report details the educational barriers Black students face in Greater Pittsburgh
A new report from the University of Pittsburgh’s Center on Race and Social Problems (CRSP) is shedding light on educational barriers plaguing Black students and families in Pittsburgh and nationwide.
On Oct. 19, representatives from CRSP presented findings from “Strength for the Journeys: Lessons from African American Families on Academic Programming and Educational Involvement in Greater Pittsburgh,” a report the center has been working on since 2018.
book recommendations
Black Women Will Save the World An Anthem, by April Ryan
The Way Home A Celebration of Sea Islands Food and Family with over 100 Recipes, by Kardea Brown
The Way Home A Celebration of Sea Islands Food and Family with over 100 Recipes, by Kardea Brown
In this long-overdue celebration of Black women’s resilience and unheralded strength, the revered, trailblazing White House correspondent reflects on “The Year That Changed Everything”—2020—and African-American women’s unprecedented role in upholding democracy.
“I am keenly aware that everyone and everything has a story,” April D. Ryan acknowledges. “Also, I have always marveled at Black women and how we work to move mountains and are never really thanked or recognized.”
The Way Home A Celebration of Sea Islands Food and Family with over 100 Recipes, by Kardea Brown
The Way Home A Celebration of Sea Islands Food and Family with over 100 Recipes, by Kardea Brown
The Way Home A Celebration of Sea Islands Food and Family with over 100 Recipes, by Kardea Brown
Kardea Brown, the breakout star of Food Network’s hit show Delicious Miss Brown celebrates the Gullah/Geechee culinary traditions of her family in this spectacular cookbook featuring 125 original mouthwatering recipes and gorgeous four-color photos.
The Way Home brings a taste of the Lowcountry South home, offering flavor-packed dishes everyone will enjoy such as:
She-Crab Soup
Seafood Potato Salad
Crabcake Benedict....and more delicious food from Miss Brown.
Negotiating a Historically White University While Black, by Jack L. Daniel
The Way Home A Celebration of Sea Islands Food and Family with over 100 Recipes, by Kardea Brown
Negotiating a Historically White University While Black, by Jack L. Daniel
It is not difficult to identify acts of overt racism in America today. They are blaring and clear violations of civil and human rights. Unfortunately, as a nation, our attention is so focused on mitigating overt racism that we ignore micro-aggressions against people of color -- acts of racism that are equally as damaging but harder to identify because they operate within the law. This book unpacks many of the difficulties awaiting a person of color in academic spaces, allowing the reader to experience the types of micro-aggressions that subtly maintain a “Whites only” culture within academia.