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Historic Fairview Park | By Marcia Liggett

During an era where segregation was openly thriving in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, many African Americans created lasting fond memories at Fairview Park. It became a place of recreation and entertainment for African Americans who, at the time, were not permitted to … Continue reading

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SPQ Business Spotlight: Jamal Etienne-Harrigan | By Evangelist Terina J. Hicks

Terina J. Hicks: What is the name of your company, and what services or products do you offer? Jamal Etienne-Harrigan: The Smokey City’s 412 BBQ is the name of the company. We split the brands we offer, with 412 BBQ … Continue reading

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Minding Your Business: Structured Strategies LLC | By Dessie Bey

“Whether it’s in a training workshop, one-on-one coaching or during an action-oriented strategy session, clients will leave with the necessary tools and insight needed to address specific issues and can expect to be inspired and re-energized.” Structured Strategies works to … Continue reading

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Something OLD…Something NEW |The Project Love Coalition by Sheila Beasley

This article was first published in Soul Pitt Quarterly Print Magazine (Winter 2019). Copyright Soul Pitt Media. All Rights Reserved. Click article for larger view.

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Khamil Scantling | Transplants Transforming Pittsburgh

This article was first published in Soul Pitt Quarterly Print Magazine (Winter 2019). Copyright Soul Pitt Media. All Rights Reserved.

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Johnstown Spotlight: Prisoners Of Iron | BY RON FISHER

       Sometimes it just takes a little push from someone else to get you in the direction that you need to go. That’s a belief that Johnstown native Greg Nash believes to be true. Nash’s fitness brand “Prisoners of Iron” (POI) has recently … Continue reading

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LIFE AFTER RETIREMENT — Brenda Tate Employment to Entrepreneurship | By Renee P. Aldrich

    Brenda Tate is a lifelong resident of the Hill District and a 40-year veteran of Pittsburgh law enforcement where she served in various capacities. These include, from foot patrol to the protection of three visiting Presidents and in 1998 she … Continue reading

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How to find out if Your Ancestors Rocked the Vote | By Alonna J. Carter

African-Americans and other minorities have long been key constituents in election years. Our population, though small yet growing, has the power to literally change the direction and outcome of a potential victory—if we actually get out and vote. It is … Continue reading

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Adaptive Behavioral Services, Inc. (ABS), Kevin Jordan, CEO | by Dessie Bey

     Exposed to entrepreneurship by his family, Kevin Jordan’s desire to own his business was inevitable. Internships at Duquesne University exposed him to Corporate America, he then realized he wanted to be the boss. “I had to learn the mechanics of running a … Continue reading

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The Rug Lab: Cleaning Carpets More Than Just a Job | By Renee P. Aldrich

Among other things, Chris Floyd, owner of The Rug Lab, a local commercial carpet cleaning company, has held a variety of different jobs in his past. He’s been everything from a dishwasher to a sergeant in the Marine Corp, to … Continue reading

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