Social Justice Convention Trip
NOV. 5 & 6—Black is Back Coalition for Social Justice, Peace and Reparations is leading a bus and van trip to Washington, D.C., for the National Black Political Agenda for Self-Determination Convention. The cost for the trip is $55. For information on registration and hotel accommodations, call 412-606-0059 or kraheem322@yahoo.com.
Housing Summit Luncheon Discussion
NOV. 10—The University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work is sponsoring a Housing Summit Luncheon discussion with Dr. Mindy Thompson Fullilove, 12-1:30 p.m., Room 2017 Cathedral of Learning. The panel discussion will also include Hill House Vice President for Neighborhood Development Terri Baltimore, Duquesne University Prof. Eva Simms, Pitt assistant Prof. Mrinalini Rajagopalan, Associate Prof. Mary Ohmer and Prof. Michal Glass. The luncheon and discussion are free of charge.
Black Economic Summit
NOV. 13—Stop the Violence Pittsburgh will host a Black Economic Empowerment Summit from 5-8:30 p.m. at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., in East Liberty. The program will feature presentations by Boyce Watkins and Jay Morrison, who will examine issues such as Starting a Business, Investing, Making money on the Internet, Marketing for Success, and Real Estate Investing. Tickets are $30, $40 for VIP package. For more information, call 724-205-9376 or visit stoptheviolencepittsburgh@yahoo.com
Racial Justice Awards
NOV. 16—The YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh will host its 25th Annual Racial Justice Awards Dinner and Celebration from 6:30-9 p.m. in the grand ballroom at the Omni William Penn Hotel, 530 William Penn Place, Downtown. The Silver Celebration award honor individuals who have shown a commitment to social justice in the arts, business, community service, education, faith, health, and public service & safety. RSVP by NOV. 8. Individual general admission tickets are $100, VIP tickets $150.
Coat Drive
NOV. 16 & 19—East End Cooperative Ministries will hold its annual coat drive distribution at 6140 Station St., in East Liberty. Anyone wishing to donate, or to volunteer with set up and organization on NOV. 14 & 15, contact Tracy Hudson at 412-345-7124 or by email at tracyh@eecm.org.
50th Anniversary Gala
NOV. 18—Community College of Allegheny County will celebrate its 50th year of servicing the county’s educational needs with a dinner and awards presentation beginning at 6 p.m. at the Wyndham Grand, 600 Commonwealth Place, Downtown. For tickets and sponsorship information, visit www.ccac.edu.
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