New Voices Pittsburgh 12th Anniversary Event
DEC. 3—New Voices Pittsburgh will celebrate 12 years of reproductive justice advocacy for Black women and girls with a Black To The Future gala at 8:30-11:30 p.m. at The Studio on Fifth at WQED Studios, 4802 Fifth Ave. Enjoy a catered meal, multiple live entertainment acts, an after party and more. For tickets visit www.newvoicespittsburgh.org.
Holiday Project
Through DEC. 20—The Allegheny County Department of Human Services’ Holiday Project is again collecting new, unwrapped gifts for children and youth who receive services through the DHS Office of Children, Youth and Families. While all donation are appreciated, there is a need for: warm winter clothing for ages 0-18 months; board games and puzzles for all ages, sporting goods, dolls and action figures, and creative kits for school ages children. Donations are being accepted at three downtown locations: the Allegheny County Courthouse, the Human Services building and the City County Federal Credit Union. Opportunities to receive and fulfill a child’s wish list are also available. For more information, please contact the Event and Donations Team at 412-350-3428.
Oral History Session
DEC. 17—Writer Cody McDevitt, brings his search for descendants of the African Americans expelled from Johnstown’s Rosedale neighborhood by the mayor in 1923 to the Homewood Branch of the Carnegie Library at 1:30 p.m. McDevitt who is writing a book on the incident and its aftermath , hopes to interview descendants for the oral history portion of his project. He can be reached at at 412-651-6882, or they can email me at codymcdevitt@gmail.com.
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