Discussion on Community Benefits
MARCH 31—Following up on its public hearing before city council, the Community Empowerment Association is holding a discussion on helping to create a citywide Community Benefits Ordinance, giving neighborhoods throughout the city input and and a seat at the table regarding development projects. The event is at 6 p.m. at the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, 2117, Cathedral of Learning. Experts, including Dean Larry Davis, will make presentations on racial and economic disparities and remedies available through CBAs.
MONEYMATTERSPGH
MARCH 31—Pittsburgh Council Woman Darlene Harris presents an ongoing financial literacy education. This session includes presentations on first-time home buying by the Pennsylvania Housing & Finance Agency, and managing your credit by Advantage Credit Counselors. The sessions are held at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh .
National Donate Life Month
APRIL 1—Allegheny Health Network kicks off a series of event to raise awareness and spur registration for organ donation, 9 a.m. at West Penn Hospital, 4800 Friendship Ave. Pittsburgh,. For more information, call 412-330-4456.
African American Network Convention
APRIL 1 & 2—Talk Magazine presents its 13th annual statewide convention at the Marriott City Center, 112 Washington Place. Reception and Meet & Greet 6-9 p.m. April 1, Convention Day breakfast, program and panel discussion, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free, but registration is required before March 25. Visit info@talkmagazinepa.com for more information and registration.
Candidates’ Forum
APRIL 2—Running concurrently with the African American Network Convention, the Forum will include by candidates candidates, and/or their representatives, running for U.S. Senate, U.S. President and Pa. Attorney General. The forum is scheduled from 2-5 PM at the Marriott City Center, 112 Washington Place, Pittsburgh. For more information, contact Rick Adams at radioactivist@prodigy.net
Scholarship Luncheon
APRIL 2—The Black Association of South Hills for Women (BASH) will host its 37th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser Luncheon from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Meadowlands Hotel, 340 Racetrack Rd., Washington. The theme is “Spring into Wellness.” For more information, www.bashforwomen.com.
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