SummerFood Program
THROUGH AUG. 19—The Allegheny County Department of Human Services will begin its SummerFood program offering breakfast, lunch and recreational activities for children up to 18 years old and individuals with disabilities at more than 80 sites throughout the county. For a complete list of times and locations, visit www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/food.
aspx or call 800-851-3838.
KidsPlay Activities
THROUGH AUG. 30—The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh bring KidsPlay to Market Square, Downtown every Tuesday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Kids can engage in crafts, activities, fitness fun and meet visiting celebrities and performing artists. Free to all and lunch is provided. For more information visit www.DowntownPartnership.com.
Single Mothers Workshop
JUNE 16—Small Seeds Development presents its inaugural Mother to Son Conference at the Hillman auditorium at Kaufmann Center, 1835 Centre Avenue. The focus is Single Mothers Raising African American Boys, and will provide workshops and information from women in the following domains: education, health and wellness, entrepreneurship, self-empowerment, goals and intentions, effective parenting, giving back, housing and stability. Education consultant Tyra Good is the keynote speaker. The event is free. Breakfast, lunch and daycare is provided. For more information, call 412-665-2810.
Summer Celebration
JUNE 17—Bme presents its #BetterTogether Celebration Event at 7 p.m., Carnegie Museum of Art, 1400 Forbes Ave. in Oakland. The event will feature networking, food drinks, music, and will recognize local leaders and community champions of BMe Pittsburgh, and will include special guest speakers. The event is free.
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.
Juneteenth Interfaith Memorial Service and Reenactment Parade
JUNE 18—A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. at St. Benedict the Moor followed by Historic re-enactors from across the country join residents at 9 a.m. for a reenactment of the 1870 Freeman’s Jubilee Parade from Freedom Corner, down Center avenue, to Grant street, on to the Blvd of the Allies, to Stanwix street and Third avenue. At 1 p.m. a commemorative and wreath laying service for U.S. Civil War hero Alexander Kelly at the Martin R. Delany historic marker will precede festivities at market Square including Kids-Fun-Zone, Live Bands, Drill Teams, Speakers, DJ’s, Food and Specialty vendors, Singers, Resource Tables, Culture Dance troupes and more.
Corporate Inclusion Conference
JUNE 20—The Corporate Equity & Inclusion Roundtable will hold its 4TH Annual Conference at the Duquesne University Power Center Ballroom, 1015 Forbes Avenue, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Industry Leaders from firms including Highmark, Massaro Construction, UPMC, Duquesne University, Randall Industries, Rivers Casino, the Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board and others will share ideas on providing opportunities for employment and advancement, including the Revised Rooney Rule; suppliers with business opportunities, including the Hybrid Rooney Rule, and aiding hose re-entering the workforce, including Ban the Box initiatives. For more information call B-PEP at 412-758-7898.
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