Planning Meeting
JAN. 14—The Commission for Healthy Families and Communities will host the Regional Neighborhood Council Planning Meeting at 6 p.m. at the CEA Arts, Culture & Training Center, 7120 Kelly St., Homewood. This is an opportunity to strategize on the Council’s campaign and to discuss the establishment of a community benefits agreement that includes low income housing, workforce development and more. For more information, call Rashad Byrdsong at 412-371-3689 or visit www.ceapittsburgh.org.
Conference
JAN. 18—The Center for Family Excellence Inc. will host the “Accelerated Bending of the Arc toward Justice and Freedom” Conference from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Jeron X. Grayson Center, 1852 Enoch St., Hill District. The event will discuss how to heal the community. Registration is required and space is limited. For more information, email Beverly Walker at bwalker@cffei.org.
Summit Against Racism
JAN. 23—The Black & White Reunion will host the 18th Annual Summit Against Racism from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 616 N. Highland Ave., East Liberty. The theme is “Power concedes nothing without a demand.” This is a multi-cultural initiative to engage and educate the community on their civil and human rights. The day-long event will include informative workshops and panel discussions on various topics pertinent to our time. Registration is requested. For more information, call Kenneth Miller at 412-512-1709 or visit www.summitagainstracism.org.
Campaign Training for Women
JAN. 30—The Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics at Chatham University will host “Ready to Run: Campaign Training for Women” from 8:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m. at Chatham University, Mellon Board Room, Woodland Road, Shadyside. This is a bi-partisan program for women who want to run for office, seek a higher office, work on a campaign, get appointed to office or just learn about the political system. This all-day seminar is a one-stop training on running for office or getting involved in the public life. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-365-1878 or email pcwp@chatham.edu.
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