Pittsburgh offers a variety of opportunities to engage with Black history and culture, not just in February but #beyondamonth. Plan to check out these great offerings*:
ONE DAY ONLY!
Heinz History Center presents The Black Fives: The Epic Story of Basketball’s Forgotten Era – http://heinzhistorycenter.salsalabs.org/black…/index.html
Kelly Strayhorn Theater presents R.E.S.P.E.C.T. An Aretha Franklin Tribute Concert – http://kelly-strayhorn.org/…/dwaynefultonwithanitaleve…/
Happening in February:
Kelly Strayhorn Theater presents Neighbor to Neighbor featuring Takara Canty, Sophia Fang, atiya jones, Maggie Negrete, Jameelah Platt, Danielle Robinson – http://kelly-strayhorn.org/events/neighbor-to-neighbor/
New Horizon Theater presents American Menu – http://www.onthestage.tickets/…/63910a0cbfa5a50e413ae60e
August Wilson African American Cultural Center presents The Hope of Radiance by Imo Imeh – http://awaacc.org/exhibition/the-hope-of-radiance/
August Wilson African American Cultural Center presents Uhuru Jazz Sessions: Vanisha Gould – http://awaacc.org/event/uhuru-jazz-sessions-vanisha-gould/
Happening All Year Round:
Carnegie Museum of Art showcases Charles “Teenie” Harris’ photography of Pittsburgh – http://cmoa.org/art/teenie-harris-archive/
Heinz History Center offers a look at black history and culture through temporary and permanent exhibits – https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/…/black-history…/
Pittsburgh City Paper provides an opportunity to trace the underground railroad through Pittsburgh – https://www.pghcitypaper.com/…/tracing-the…/Content…
Explore Pittsburgh’s rich jazz history and vibrant jazz scene – https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/…/pittsburgh-the-fort…/
Check out The Heinz Endowments Cultural Treasures: A great day in the Hill District – https://www.heinz.org/…/pittsburgh’s-cultural-treasures
Visit the City-County building to a temporary exhibit of American playwright and Pittsburgh native son August Wilson – https://pittsburghpa.gov/events/black-history
Remember:
Visit the center point of Pittsburgh’s peaceful resistance at Freedom Corner – http://pghevents.net/locations/freedom-corner/
*This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of engagement opportunities. Pittsburgh has so much to offer when engaging Black history and culture – this is just the proverbial “tip of the iceberg.” We encourage you to pursue engagement with black-owned businesses, organizations promoting and places connected to Black culture and history.