Youth Summit
AUG. 12—Community Empowerment Association presents the Next Generation: Voices of the Future Youth Summit, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 7120 Kelly St., The discussion on Race, Power and Community. Workshops and panel subjects include collective leadership; building youth economic, social and cultural institutions; police and community violence. For more information, call 412-371-3689 ext. 44.
Basketball Tournament
AUG. 12—CEA Presents the Peace In The Hood Basketball Tournament and Celebrity Game, 3 to 6 p.m. at the Homewood YMCA. To register, call 412-371-3689 ext. 44.
Community Summit Unfiltered Conversation
AUG 13—CEA presents two Community conversations beginning at 11 a.m. at 7120 Kelly St. One will focus on the “unfinished business of Black political, social and economic empowerment. The second forum will look at the culture of violence. Warrior Conflict Code of The Streets will examine interpersonal and state-sponsored violence, and how to create a ground game to combat violence. Special guest Aaron Dixon, author and President of the Seattle Black Panther Party, will be on hand for both summits, and throughout the Black Family Reunion weekend.
Community Block Party
AUG 13—CEA presents a Multi-Neighborhood Community Block Party, 2 to 7 p.m. in front of its 7120 Kelly St. Building. Celebrate family and community with vendors, entertainment, music and youth activities. Interested vendors should call 412-371-3689 ext. 44.
Black Family Reunion
AUG. 13 & 14—Community Empowerment Association presents the 13th annual Black Family Reunion, 11 a.m. (Aug. 13) and 6 p.m. (Aug. 14) at the Schenley Park Oval in Oakland. The event’s theme is moving toward racial, economic and social justice. Enjoy food, fun and music by several entertainers including, ConFunkShun and Pieces of a Dream. For more information visit www.ceapittsburgh.org.
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.
Market Square Farmers Market
THROUGH OCT. 27—From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., every Thursday. This season will see the addition of 10 new full and part-time vendors including Two Acres Farms, A519 Chocolate and Pittsburgh Fudge Co. Again this year, Just Harvest’s Fresh Access program will allow credit/debit and food stamp EBT cards to be used to purchase fresh produce, meat, dairy and baked goods.
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