Planning Meetings
JAN. 13—The Black & White Reunion will host Planning Meetings for the 18th Annual Summit Against Racism at 6:30 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Long Hall, 616 N. Highland Ave., East Liberty. The theme for the Jan. 23 event is “Power concedes nothing without a demand.” There will also be a meeting on Jan. 20. For more information, call Kenneth Miller at 412-512-1709.
Spirit of King Award
JAN. 14—Port Authority of Allegheny County, The Kingsley Association, The Pittsburgh Pirates and New Pittsburgh Courier will host the 2016 Spirit of King Award Ceremony at 10 a.m. at the Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Ave., East Liberty. The afternoon will honor Dorothy Height and Dr. Curtis Walker. For more information, call Jessica Scott at 412-476-4006.
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.
Operation Home
JAN. 16—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 412-227-4815.
Pancake Breakfast
JAN. 16—The Allegheny East NAACP will host a Pancake Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. at the Garden City Fire Hall, 600 Laurel Dr., Monroeville. There will be a panel of guest speakers that includes state Senator James Brewster, Gateway School District Nina Zetty, Monroeville Mayor Greg Erosenko and others. For more information, call Kenneth Huston at 412-580-5748 or email NAACP2246@yahoo.com.
Community Breakfast
JAN. 18—Clarion University will host its Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast at 8 a.m. at the American Legion, Main Street, Clarion. The theme is “The King Legacy: And Justice for All.” Reverend Lora A. Adams-King, pastor of New Life Family Worship Center and superintendent of Farrell Area School District, will be the keynote speaker. Reservations are requested and attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for a food drive. For more information, email rsvp@clarion.edu.
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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Awards
JAN. 18—Carnegie Mellon University will host its 17th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Awards at 4 p.m. at Carnegie Mellon University, Rangos Ballroom, 5000 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Seventeen Pittsburgh-area high school and college students will be recognized for their poetry and prose dealing with racial prejudice and discrimination. For more information, visit www.cmu.edu.
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