Symposium/Gala
FEB. 25—Stop the Violence-Pittsburgh will host Pittsburgh’s Black Honors Symposium & Gala at 7 p.m. at the Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. This event will honor a few of the African Americans who have made contributions to the Pittsburgh community since 1755. The evening’s honorees are Alma Speed Fox, retired Judge J. Warren Watson, Mark Brentley, Roger Humphries, Rev. Victor Grigsby, Ralph Proctor, Valerie McDonald Roberts and Bishop Loran Mann. Reservations are required. For more information, email bmarshallproductions@yahoo.com.
Painting with a Purpose
FEB. 26—Naomi’s Place Housing Inc. will host Painting with a Purpose from 7-9 p.m. at Painting with a Twist, 2525 Monroeville Blvd., Monroeville. Reservations are required. For more information, visit www.paintingwithatwist.com.
Celebration Dinner
FEB. 27—Classic Events! will host its 5th Annual Black History Celebration Dinner at 5 p.m. at Hosanna House, 807 Wallace Ave., Wilkinsburg. The dinner with the theme, “Salute to the Black Church,” highlights the historical and significant contributions the Black church holds within the community. There will also be a tribute to those who lost their lives in the Emanuel AME Church shooting in South Carolina. For more information, call Ralph Watson at 412-723-2414 or email yourclassicevent@gmail.com.
NEED Scholarship Dinner
MARCH 3—NEED will host its 53rd annual Scholarship Dinner at 6 p.m. at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Hotel, 600 Commonwealth Place, Downtown. The theme is “Their Education Matters.” This event celebrates the corporate, academic and community partnerships that make it possible to give generous contributions. Fifty high school students will be awarded scholarships. KDKA’s Lynne Hayes-Freeland will serve as the mistress of ceremonies and a reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are required. For more information, call 412-566-2760 or email abrettholle@needld.org.
Transit Fare Proposal Hearing
MARCH 8—Port Authority of Allegheny County will host a Public Hearing on its Transit Fare Proposal from 3-7 p.m. at University of Pittsburgh, Pitt Alumni Hall, Connolly Ballroom, Fifth Avenue, Oakland. The board is considering a policy that would replace the current multi-zone system with a single zone that would cost all riders $2.50 with a ConnectCard, regardless of their destination; eliminate the free Downtown zone; instate a 25 cent surcharge for riders paying with cash; and more. For more information, call 412-566-5187.
Pancakes in the P.M.
MARCH 10—East End Cooperative Ministry will host its 8th Annual Pancakes in the P.M. from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Pamela’s Diner, 60 21st St., Strip District. The event benefits the Have a Heart Hunger Campaign. For more information, call 412-361-5549 or visit www.eecm.org.
Political Lunch
MARCH 11—New Voices Pittsburgh will host its Women of Color Political Lunch from 12-2 p.m. at the Jeron X. Grayson Center, 1852 Enoch St., Hill District. This event is part of its Women of Color HERStory Month Celebration. The lunch will feature guest speakers, Jessica Byrd, Glynda Carr, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, state Representative Patty Kim and more. For more information, visit www.newvoicespittsburgh.org.
Black Arts Grant Application Deadline
ONGOING—The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Heinz Endowments are accepting applications for its Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh grant. Applications must be submitted by Feb. 29. This grant program is designed to help build the careers of individual artists; increase the sustainability of cultural organizations that focus on Black art; build community awareness; and more. For more information, call Nicole Henninger at 412-394-2617.
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