Political Forum
JAN. 28—The Allegheny County Democratic Committee Black Caucus presents a community forum “Standing Ready for a Trump Administration,” at 12 p.m. at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 2001 Wylie Ave. In the Hill District. The panel discussion will include Pittsburgh Councilman Danny Lavelle, state Rep. Jake Wheatley, U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle, and County Executive Rich Fitzgerald. The moderator will be former city Councilman Sala Udin.
Leadership Nominations Open
Through FEB. 21—BMe Community is accepting nominees for its 2017 Bme Leader Award. Leaders are social entrepreneurs, innovators, and difference-makers who the world needs to know. They cure hopelessness, end helplessness and build community in places where the world’s leading social innovators fail to do so. BMe Community seeks remarkable, authentic, committed Black men whose works and stories speak for themselves, and who live to make a better world for us all. To tell your story or nominate someone, visit https://www.bmecommunity.org/call-for-stories/. Top honorees receive national recognition, $10,000 to help build their communities, and a trip to Washington, D.C. for induction.
Women Leadership Nominations
Through FEB. 22—The YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh is seeking nominations for its 2017 Tribute to Women Leadership Awards. The Y invites nominations from individuals, businesses, professional groups, or neighborhood and community organizations. Nominees should be women who encourage social justice, build confidence and independence, and advance women’s lives. Since 1983 the YW has honored the achievements of more than 250 exceptional women. The tradition continues this year by highlighting women in seven categories: Business & Professional Services, Civic & Community, Creative Arts, Education, Health & Human Services, Science & Technology, and Young Leader.
Violence Prevention Recruitment
ONGOING—The Allegheny County Department of Health is recruiting 25 individuals to serve on its new Violence Prevention Community Advisory Board. The board will assist ACHD in developing public health approaches, data-driven strategies and collaborations to best serve the residents in the areas with the highest activity of gun violence. Members are being recruited from a wide range of backgrounds, including workforce development, government, media, social services as well as community residents who are committed to addressing the issue. To learn more, visit online at https://www.achd.net/commhealth/advisoryboard.html.
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