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With funding from , Vibrant Pittsburgh staff and representatives from member organizations and the traveled to Charlotte, NC in April 2017 to learn more from a region that has seen a marked increase …
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“Thanks for making civil discourse cool again!” said Douglas Florey, executive director of the Laughlin Children’s Center. He was one of nearly 100 hosts who held dinners, inviting guests of …
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Holiday Greetings to you! Doesn’t it seem like there’s never enough time in December? Potlucks at the office, holiday plays at the kids’ school AND you have to cook and …
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We are pleased to announce that our Leading the Way member, Highmark Health, has been named “Regional Corporation of the Year” by the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council. This award …
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Vibrant Pittsburgh and The Partnership Inc. have announced a formal collaboration to work on how best to advance and support multicultural professionals and increase diversity in business and our local …
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Challenges still exist in improving workforce diversity in Pittsburgh. Patty Bucek, Vibrant Pittsburgh’s National Director of Marketing and Talent Attraction, discusses them and solutions with host Sheila Hyland, at Alloy …
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April is Diversity Month, a time to recognize and celebrate other cultures and populations. During the pandemic, we have all witnessed the cancellations of numerous major events and celebrations in …
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In a week that originally focused on “reopening the region,” many of us have been reminded that there is more than one pandemic affecting our lives and local economies. Racism. Today, …
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Working collectively to shift the culture, not just the perception of the Pittsburgh region, it is important to ask: how do we make Southwestern Pennsylvania a destination of choice for people …
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As we move into an era where both individuals and organizations are attempting to be more intentional in their attempts at allyship, specifically towards Black and/or African American employees, it’s …
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THE PITTSBURGH REGION IS GOING TO THE UPCOMING 2017 JOINT NATIONAL BLACK MBA ASSOCIATION AND PROSPANICA (FORMERLY NATIONAL SOCIETY OF HISPANIC MBAS) CONVENTION AND CAREER FAIR IN PHILADELPHIA SEPT 26-SEPT …
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7:30am.-9:30am. Breakfast will be served Rivers Casino, 777 Casino Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Free parking available Jyoti Chopra is Managing Director and Head of Global Citizenship and Sustainability at BNY …
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On June 26th, the Supreme Court allowed parts of President Trump’s Executive Order concerning refugees and immigrants to take effect starting July 29th. Here are the highlights: This decision will …
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In past years, Pittsburgh has seen the emergence of several exciting programs and initiatives all aimed at increasing resources and creating a welcoming atmosphere for our city’s immigrant and refugee …
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“Pittsburgh has long been a vibrant mix of technology and tradition, a blending of ethnic customs and civic pride. As our city and its people evolve to meet the challenges …
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Sé de primera mano las luchas de mudarse a una nueva ciudad. Mi nombre es Paola Rosenbaum, nací y crecí en Costa Rica y español es mi lengua materna. Después …
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It is Welcoming Week, which means that organizations around the US are creating events that highlight the cultural diversity of our country, and reach out to newcomers. This event was …
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“For the cities of the Midwest, restricting current immigration levels is the last thing they need: an unnecessary tourniquet applied to a precious supply of new regional residents and workers,” …