Black Nationalist/Pan Africanist Speaker
JUNE 4—The Seshemet Community Council will host a presentation by the Irritated Genie of Soufeese, 5 p.m. at the YMCA, 7140 Bennett St. in Homewood. The often controversial speaker will address the taboo subject of pedophilia in the Black community in an effort to prevent child molestation and heal those already victimized. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Visit www.seshamet.com for more details.
Arthritis Fundraising Walk
JUNE 4—The Arthritis Foundation will conduct its Walk to Cure Arthritis, Pittsburgh, on at SouthSide Works on S. Water Street. On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the Walk begins at 10:00 a.m. This year’s event is free and includes a one, two or three mile walk, a two-hour Health and Wellness Fair, refreshments and music provided by DJ Joe Reinhart of Smokin’ Entertainment. WTAE-TV reporter, Sally Wiggin, will provide welcome remarks. For more information or to register in advance visit www.WalkToCureArthritis.org/Pittsburgh or call 412-250-3340.
5K Race/Walk
JUNE 5—Citiparks and the Greenfield Community Association host the Greenfield Glide 5K Run/Walk, through Schenley Park, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Prizes are awarded for overall and age-group winners. All registered runners and walkers receive a t-shirt and are eligible to win prizes in the post-race raffle. To register go to www.citiparks.net.
Workforce Experience Program
THROUGH JUNE 30—The Urban League of Pittsburgh’s Work Experience program has 38 out-of-quschool youth, ages 16 to 24, available for five hours per week on either a Thursday or Friday for four / six weeks through June 30. The Urban League pays and provides supervision to the participants. Parties interested in taking on any of these young people may contact Director of Housing Richard Morris at 412-227-4163 to schedule interviews.
Juneteenth Celebration of Life: Black Tie Event
JUNE 17—Stop the Violence Pittsburgh will honor Men of Distinction and Women of Distinction during its Pittsburgh Legacy Martin R. Delaney Bicentennial Juneteeth Celebration at the SHereton Station Square, 300 West Station Square Drive. Honorees include: African American Chamber of Commerce Pres. and CEO Doris Carson Williams, former Pittsburgh police Asst. Chief Maurita Bryant, Civil Rights Icon Katie E. Johnson, , CEO & CFO of Rice Enterprises Mitchell Rice, also former Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church pastor Rev. Johnny Monroe, Historian John L. Ford, U.S. Army Col. Paul G. Patton Ret., State Rep. Ed Gainey and Bethel AME Church pastor Rev. Dr. Steven Jackson. Actress Vivica A. Fox will emcee the event from 6 to 10 p.m. Call 724-205-9376 for tickets.
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