Women Leadership Awards
MAY 21—The YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh will host its 33rd Annual Tribute to Women Leadership Awards Luncheon from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Westin Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave., Downtown. This year’s honorees are Doris Brevard, Ruth Grant, Carmen Anderson, Janet McCall, Rosa Davis, Erin Dalton and Ayisha Morgan-Lee, MAM. Reservations are requested. For more information, call 412-255-1261.
Human Rights Dinner
MAY 21—The NAACP Pittsburgh Branch will host its 61st Annual Human Rights Dinner at 6 p.m. at the Westin Convention Center Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave., Downtown. The theme will be “100 Years: Yet the Struggle Continues.” This year’s keynote speaker will be April Ryan, White House Correspondent for American Urban Radio Network and author of the “White House in Black & White.” Reservations are required. For more information, call 412-471-1024.
Fashion Extravaganza
MAY 23—The Just Right Ministries will host its Fashion Show Extravaganza Fashion and Luncheon Show at 12 p.m. at East Allegheny High School, 1150 Jackrun Rd., North Versailles. The proceeds from the event will benefit the Youth Investment Program. For more information, call Lena Franklin at 412-351-2497.
Education Conference
MAY 27—Duquesne University School of Education and the Barbara A. Sizemore Urban Education Initiative will host its 6th Annual Barbara A. Sizemore Conference from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Duquesne University, Power Center Ballroom, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. The theme is “The Right to an Excellent Education for all Children: Do We Have the Will?” This two-day conference is designed to bring together Duquesne University and the Pittsburgh community around issues related to improving education for all students and in particular the education of students in urban schools. For more information, call Melissa Price at 412-396-1852.
Naomi’s Place Fundraiser
MAY 29—Naomi’s Place Transitional Housing Inc. will host a Latin Detroit Style Ballroom Dancing Fundraiser from 7-11 p.m. at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 250 N. Highland Ave., East Liberty. The evening will feature dance instructions, music from the band Coffe’s Love Trane and vendors. For more information, call Michelle Flood-Berryman at 412-867-1654 or email mberryma@paturnpike.com.
Gateway to Wellness
MAY 30—Gateway Medical Society will host “Gateway to Wellness: Saving the Family While Saving Yourself” from 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Herberman Conference Center, 5150 Centre Ave., Shadyside. This symposium will feature healthcare and community experts who will provide information and resources to help individuals save themselves and their family. There will be free screenings and a continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. For more information call 412-281-4086 or visit www.gatewaymedical
society.org.
Journalism Workshop Applications
ONGOING—The Pittsburgh Black Media Federation is accepting applications for its 32nd annual Frank Bolden Urban Journalism Workshop to be held Aug. 1-8 at Point Park University, Downtown. Students who will be a high school junior or senior for the 2015-16 school year or those graduating high school in 2015 and are interested in pursuing a career in journalism are encouraged to attend this residential program led by media professionals. Students will produce print, online, photo, radio and television journalism projects. Applications must be submitted by June 1. For more information, call Christopher Moore at 412-596-9735 or email cmoore@wqed.org.
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