Closing the Gap
OCT. 2—YWCA Greater Pittsburgh and WQED will host “Closing the Gap: 50 Years Seeking Equal Pay” at 8 p.m. on WQED-TV. This one-hour talk show special, hosted by CNBC’s Sharon Epperson, will unpack hotly debated statistics and move beyond highly politicized talking points in order to explore the many factors that contribute to the wage gap, and strategies to overcome them. The special will stream online for free through the PBS application, “ovee.” For more information, visit www.womenwagegap.org.
Suitable Hair Kick-Off
OCT. 3—Dress for Success Pittsburgh will host its 1st Annual Suitable Hair Kick-Off Event from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 332 5th Ave., Suite #510, Downtown. This is a kick-off event for the Suitable Hair program, which assists DFSP clients with hair care for upcoming job interviews. There will be an open forum educating and demonstrating appropriate hairstyles for work, easy ways to manage hair and everyday styling tips. There will be a live DJ, swag bags, makeovers, networking and more. For more information, call Tanya Mallory at 412-201-4204 ext. 225.
Fall Fashion Show/Luncheon
OCT. 4—The Women in NAACP of the Greensburg-Jeanette NAACP will host it’s the Win Event! 2014 Fall Fashion Show & Luncheon at 10 a.m. at the Monroeville Doubletree Hotel, 101 Mall Plaza Blvd., Monroeville. For more information, call Ruth Tolbert at 724-694-5232.
Heritage Day Parade
OCT. 4—The African American Heritage Parade Association Inc. will host the African American Heritage Day Parade at 11 a.m. in downtown Pittsburgh. The theme is “Celebrating the Road to Freedom.” The parade will take place rain or shine. For more information, call 412-392-0322.
Career Development/Computers
OCT. 6—The New Choices Career Development Program of Pennsylvania Women Work will host its Free Career Development and Computer Classes at the Homewood YWCA, 6907 Frankstown Ave., Homewood. For more information, call 412-742-4362 or 412-742-4364.
Mayor’s Night On-Air
OCT. 8—90.5 WESA will host “Mayor’s Night On-Air: A Forum on Community/Police Relations” at 7 p.m. at the Community Broadcast Center, 67 Bedford Square, South Side. Mayor Bill Peduto, Pittsburgh Police Chief Cameron McLay and others will participate in this forum. This event is free, space is limited and registration is required. For more information, visit https://events.constantcontact.com/register.
