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.
Mentoring Roundtable
JAN. 23—The 100 Black Men of Western Pennsylvania in partnership with Mount Ararat Baptist Church, the city and county of Pittsburgh My Brother’s Keeper and the BMe Community Initiative will host a Mentoring Roundtable from 11 am.-2 p.m. at the Community College of Allegheny County, Allegheny Campus, Auditorium & Atrium, 808 Ridge Ave., North Side. The theme is “Gateway to economic Success and sustainable Wealth.” Students from various organizations’ mentoring programs will participate by spending time with 20 African American professionals of various disciplines and rotating from table-to-table to discuss their careers and the educational preparation that got them there. The keynote speaker will be Bomani M. Howze, CEO of OLMEC Development Company. For more information, visit www.pgh100BM.com.
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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