Category Archives: Community

Expired: “Black Lawyers of the Burgh” Community Book Launch on Saturday, Feb 24 at 11 AM

Join the ACBA Homer S. Brown Division as they celebrate the launch of the Division’s first-ever children’s book, “Black Lawyers of the Burgh.”  The book introduces children to careers in law through the journeys of many Pittsburgh-based lawyers. This is … Continue reading

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Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s new Ready2Ride® mobile ticketing app

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Wilkinsburg Business Spotlight: Vickey’s Soul Grill

The Pittsburgh region isn’t known for its Southern-style cooking, but Vickey Giddens of Vickey’s Soul Grill is going to change that. “My family is from Crystal Springs, Mississippi, and my father was a chef,” says Giddens. “When I was 6 … Continue reading

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2023 Black Festival Events Generate $9 Million Dollars for Allegheny County

VisitPITTSBURGH and Stop the Violence Pittsburgh (“STVP”) have released their final Economic Impact Survey Reports on 2023 Festivals events produced by STVP. ———————————- On June 10-11, STVP hosted the Juneteenth Youth Fest/Black Heritage Celebration where Small Business Vendors generated $30,975.00 On June 16-19, STVP hosted … Continue reading

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Pittsburgh’s Black Businesses Generate $1.6 Mill During STVP Festival Events

For more than 25 years benchmark studies have shown that Black living-conditions in the City of Pittsburgh are among the worst in the nation. Starting in 1995, with the Bangs and Hong report, “Black and White Economic Conditions in the City of Pittsburgh”; … Continue reading

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Downtown Pittsburgh Property and Business Owners Want Black Festival Goers Out

Since 2019 Stop the Violence Pittsburgh, lead by B. Marshall, has hosted the annual Soul Food Festival in Downtown Pittsburgh which is a celebration of Black culture and heritage in Pittsburgh. In a recent notice from Highwoods Properties Ownership Mr. … Continue reading

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Beyond the Trigger | Community Discussion & Gun Lock Giveaway on Sept 30, 12-3 PM

[CLICK IMAGE FOR LARGER VIEW] Beyond the Trigger | Community Discussion & Gun Lock Giveaway on Saturday, Sept 30, 12-3 PM @ UPMC Health Plan Neighborhood Center 6401 Penn Avenue, 15206 For more information, please call 412-866-4272

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WCDC Receives $400K Grant to Support Vacant Property Restoration & Housing Improvements

WCDC Receives $400k To Help Empower Residents To Fight Back Against Wilkinsburg’s Growing Vacancy And Blight The WCDC is pleased to announce that it has secured $400,000 in PA Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Funds (PHARE) from the PA Housing … Continue reading

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Milestone Works to Empower Wilkinsburg Community

First founded in 1969, Milestone has been giving back to the Wilkinsburg community for over 50 years. According to Executive Director Jordan Coughlen, the idea behind Milestone came from parents who wanted to provide deinstitutionalized and community-focused care for children … Continue reading

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Let’s Create a Region that Works for All of US | The Pittsburgh Foundation

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WCDC Youth Initiative Helps to Create New Opportunities for Five Local Young Artists

Applications are now open for the WCDC’s Youth Initiative, which funds up to $3,000 to Wilkinsburg groups and organizations that support the academic and civic endeavors of local young people. Since 2010, the program has sponsored more than 30 youth-oriented initiatives, … Continue reading

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Stand Against Racism. Accept The Challenge. Sign Up!

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Trade Institute of Pittsburgh Welcomes janera solomon as New Board Chair

The Trade Institute of Pittsburgh (TIP), a workforce development program in Homewood that secures opportunities for men and women with significant barriers to employment, is pleased to announce that janera solomon has been elected as its new Board Chair at … Continue reading

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Duquesne Light Co. | Highlighting Pittsburgh’s Black-Owned Business Community

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Mortgage Payment Support for City of Pittsburgh Residents

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COVID Vaccine event by Bethany Community Ministries

Excellent turnout for the COVID Vaccine event by Bethany Community Ministries, UPMC, and other partners! The Soul Pitt was happy to play a part in spreading the word.

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Soul Pitt Media’s Health & Business Report!

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Communities in Schools | Pittsburgh & Allegheny County

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Uptown Partners of Pittsburgh’s Dr. Brittany McDonald and Dr. Moshood Martins of Precision Orthodontics have partnered to provide free public wifi in Uptown.

As a result of COVID-19, now more than ever, access to the internet is critical for both work and school leaving people heavily reliant on technology. Coupled with the financial strain many families are facing during these times, there can … Continue reading

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Homewood Children’s Village Presents Dad’s Talk | Virtual Fatherhood Session (Various Times & Dates Available)

Use Link to Apply: https://forms.gle/Psdwwh8SDCtmbps59

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POISE Foundation Announces New Fund in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

PITTSBURGH, PA (PittsburghNewsWire.com) — Today, POISE Foundation announced the creation of a new fund to provide support to small and mid-sized Black Led Organizations (BLOs) responding to critical needs in the Black community resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Critical Community Needs … Continue reading

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Often Imitated, Never Duplicated

STAY TUNED AS SOUL PITT MEDIA MAKES 3 ANNOUNCEMENTS IN 2020 THAT WILL CHANGE THE FACE OF MEDIA AS WE KNOW IT IN PITTSBURGH FOREVER!!!!! To all of our readers, website viewers, and advertisers THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.

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The Pittsburgh branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) welcomes Kellie Ware-Seabron, Esq. as its Executive Director

The Pittsburgh branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) welcomes Kellie Ware-Seabron, Esq. as its Executive Director. In her new role, Ware-Seabron will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the branch and manage its … Continue reading

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Soul Pitt will be “Soulebrating Centenarians!”

Soul Pitt will be celebrating our centenarian elders in a new spotlight called “Soulebrating Centenarians.” If you know someone 100 or more years old in the tri-state region of PA that would want to share some wisdom and secrets for a … Continue reading

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Message Carriers Recovery Helpline | 412-463-7006

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PHOTO REVIEW: August Wilson House Community Groundblessing Ceremony

It was an honor for Soul Pitt Media to be invited to the August Wilson House community Groundblessing ceremony in Pittsburgh’s Hill District on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Mr. Denzel Washington was here because he led the first phase fundraising … Continue reading

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Mount Ararat Community Activity Center | Be A Middle School Mentor

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Need a Car to Get to Work? Learn About the Ways to Work Loan Program

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Heroes and Sheroes: A Ruth E. Carter Costume Retrospective

Thanks to Demeatria Boccella of FashionAFRICANA, something BIG is coming to Pittsburgh!! Ruth E. Carter (2X OSCAR Nominated Costume Designer for Malcolm X and Amistad) will be bringing BLACK PANTHER costumes (minus the actors inside them LOL) and costumes from … Continue reading

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Support a Local Business – Lend to Leona’s Ice Cream

We’ve been endorsing small business loans as a Kiva trustee since 2014. We were initially able to endorse loans up to $10,000, but we were recently given the opportunity to endorse loans up to $25,000! Join our lending team to follow along with local … Continue reading

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Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Heinz Endowments support Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh, a grant-making program committed to helping create a vibrant cultural life in Pittsburgh and the region. The program aims to support and build individual artist careers, increase … Continue reading

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Call to Action! Help Retain the Federal Historic Tax Credit Program

Recent tax reform legislation proposed by the U.S. House of Representatives eliminates the federal Historic Tax Credit (HTC) program. We request your help in ensuring that our elected officials are aware of the importance of this tax credit program in our … Continue reading

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YouthBuild Program | Earn Your HS Diploma | Free Tuition for Ages 16-24 in Construction, Nursing or Customer Service/Retail

Garfield Jubilee YouthBuild Program is one of the most successful programs in Western Pennsylvania for young people ages 16 to 24 years of age. Garfield Jubilee 5323 Penn Avenue | Pittsburgh, Pa. 15224 Call 412-665-5200 or email youthbuildpgh@gmail.com

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PUSH Spotlight on DEBRA BONNEAU | “A Manly Movement that Motivates Women!”

PUSH co-owner Deavon Hammonds, ask Debra Bonneau five questions about what she is PUSHing through and how she is coping with being a caregiver. 1. What are you are PUSHing through right now? Being a full-time caregiver for my mother … Continue reading

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Pledge Your Support for the Train Station Project

Visit WilkStation.org to contribute to this landmark community project today We kicked off the Wilkinsburg Train Station Restoration Project earlier this month, and are excited to announce we are well on our way to reaching our $3 million goal! To … Continue reading

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Who has helped you achieve where you are today?

Eight new graduates across Point Park University’s four schools shared their thoughts about who has helped them along their journey to earning a master’s degree from Point Park. Below is the response from a friend of Soul Pitt, Mr. Lorenzo … Continue reading

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St. James Food Service Ministry | 4th Sunday 1PM-6PM

          [click photos for larger view] St. James Food Service Ministry opened up on Sunday, June 24, 2012. Under the direction of our Coordinator Hazel Jackson, the Food Service Ministry is a ministry in which the … Continue reading

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Soul Pitt Media CEO part of Judges Panel at “PITTch Fest” that took place in Johnstown PA

‘PITTch’ perfect products: Wrist support concept awarded top prize The ideas at the second annual PITTch Fest ranged from functional fashion and thermal-powered cellphone chargers to an innovative brace to help patients with Parkinson’s disease. Ultimately, it was a new … Continue reading

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Wilkinsburg CDC Will Pursue Liquor License Referendum this Spring

The Borough of Wilkinsburg has been a dry community since 1870, but the Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation (WCDC) aims to change that this spring. The WCDC Board of Directors voted to pursue a liquor license referendum to legalize the sale … Continue reading

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Hilltop Alliance and the Allentown Community Development Corporation (ACDC) Welcomes Leon’s Caribbean Restaurant to East Warrington Avenue in Allentown

Leon’s Caribbean Restaurant has the Best Jamaican food in Pittsburgh, PA! Owner: Leon Rose, Jamaican-American, owner of Leon’s Located at 823 East Warrington Avenue in Allentown Business open in Dec 2014 / Business hours > Monday – Saturday 10am – … Continue reading

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Wilkinsburg Awarded Main Street Program Designation

Last summer, the Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation (WCDC) applied for Main Street designation through the Pennsylvania Department of Economic and Community Development and Pennsylvania Downtown Center’s Main Street Program. Earlier this week, Wilkinsburg was accepted into the prestigious program. “We … Continue reading

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Pittsburgh Criminal Defense Attorney Recognized as Nationwide Top 100 Black Lawyers

Full Details here–> http://ymlp.com/z3lykI

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Wilkinsburg is Open for Business | Find out how the WCDC can help you!

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POISE Foundation receives $250,000 in grants from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield in support of initiatives aimed at strengthening Black community

PITTSBURGH (Aug. 14, 2014) – In support of programming and activities that re-assert “family” as a core institution in the re-development of Pittsburgh’s Black community, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield provided $250,000 in grants that will benefit POISE Foundation’s Strengthening … Continue reading

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REPLAY of Community CALL to Discuss Mental Illness in the Black Community & R&B Will Set You Free Benefit

Did you miss Soul Pitt’s LIVE Community CALL to Discuss Mental Illness in the Black Community with guests Bob Regis and Michelle McMurray, MSW, hosted by Leslie Askerneese? KEEP CALM & LISTEN ON to the recording here: http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-128684/TS-887793.mp3

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3TG Pics and Upcoming Events

December 24 2013……Ronald McDonald House 451 44th Pgh 15201 January 16 2014…..Children’s Hospital 4401 Penn ave Pgh 15201 January 25 2014……American Got Talent 100 S Capitol ave Indianapolis, IN 46222 Click each pic for larger view            

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Emcee to Entrepreneur

Former hip-hop star rises to media mogul, president of NAWBO November 4, 2013 By Deborah M. Todd / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Donna Baxter, a former rapper and founder of the entertainment and lifestyle site TheSoulPitt.com, has been named president of the … Continue reading

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Soulful Santa was AWESOME!

I just wanted to thank all the parents that came out and brought their children to Soul Pitt Media’s Soulful Santa.  This is our 3rd year of putting this together and the turnout was awesome!  I want to especially thank … Continue reading

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