Black College Tour
JAN. 15—Applications are due for NEED’s 9th Annual Historical Black College Tour to take place in Spring 2015. High school students in grades 10th and 11th are invited to participate in a tour that will take them to 14 historically Black colleges and universities in seven eastern and southeastern states. In their application, students must include an official copy of their transcript and a letter of recommendations from their principal or guidance counselor. For more information, call 412-566-2760.
Spirit of King
JAN. 15—Port Authority of Allegheny County, the Kingsley Association, the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New Pittsburgh Courier will host the 2015 Spirit of King Awards Ceremony at 10 a.m. at the Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Ave., East Liberty. The morning will honor the late K. Leroy Irvis and the late Anderson Little. The event posthumously honors local leaders who exemplify the spirit of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Registration is required by Jan. 9. For more information, call Jessica Scott at 412-476-4006.
Operation Home
JAN. 17—The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh will host its Operation Home Program from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Urban League, 2nd floor, 610 Wood St., Downtown. This intense monthly seminar on homeownership is designed to educate prospective homebuyers and arm them with the basic knowledge to navigate the path to mortgage qualification and maintaining homeownership. The program includes one eight-hour workshop and a follow-up one on one counseling session. Registration is requested. For more information, call Paulette Tarrant at 412-277-4164.
Saturday University
JAN. 17—-Community Empowerment Association in collaboration with Community Partners will host “Saturday University: A Developmental Experience and Safe Place for Black Boys and Girls” from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at CEA, 7120 Kelly St., Homewood. This event is an opportunity to give young people a voice through athletics and social support systems. Volunteers are needed and asked to attend an orientation on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. Registration is requested. For more information, call 412-371-3689 ext. 48.
MLK Community Breakfast
JAN. 19—Clarion University will host its Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast at 8 a.m. at the American Legion, Clarion, Pa. The theme is “The King Legacy: What would his dream be today?” This event will celebrate King’s contribution to modern society. Bible scholar, teacher, author, lecturer and preacher Allen Burnett Green will be the guest speaker. Reservations are required. For more information, email rsvp@clarion.edu.
MLK Day March
JAN. 19—We Change Pittsburgh will host the Martin Luther King Jr. Day “March Against Brutality and War: Civil Rights and Antiwar Movements Team Up” from 6-8 p.m. from Bigelow Street and Forbes Avenue in Oakland to the City-County Building, 414 Grant St., Downtown. All area residents are invited to participate and are encouraged to bring drums, noisemakers and signs. For more information, call Julia Johnson at 412-606-6859 or email champcity.pgh@gmail.com.
Community Cancer Screening
JAN. 19—The Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute will host a Community Cancer Screening from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Allegheny Health Network & Wellness Pavilion, 12311 Perry Highway, Wexford. This event is being held in an effort to help residents reduce their cancer risk through early detection and learn about the disease from experienced medical professionals. Clinical examinations are free. Registration is required; space is limited. For more information, call 412-DOCTORS or visit www.ahn.org/events/cancer-event.
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