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.
WorldQuest Competition
Feb. 22—The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, in cooperation with Duquesne University, is sponsoring the 15th Annual Academic WorldQuest competition for high school students from 38 local schools. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Power Center at Duquesne University, 600 Forbes avenue, Uptown. The competition focuses on geography, world history, flags, people and general knowledge. The winning team will be sponsored to participate in the National Academic WorldQuest competition in Washington, DC., April 29. For more information, call 412-281-7970.
Pittsburgh Courier/Black Press Forum
FEB. 23–The Pittsburgh Black Media Federation and the Point Park University Center for Media Innovation will host ““Building on a Legacy: A Look at the Pittsburgh Courier’s Impact & the Evolution of the Black Press,” 6 p.m., at the Media Center, 305 Wood St., Downtown. The free event will feature panelists Rod Doss, editor and publisher of the New Pittsburgh Courier; Tené Croom, public relations specialist and chair of the National Association of Black Journalists’ Black Press Task Force; Jesse Washington, senior writer at ESPN.com’s The Undefeated; and Damon Young, co-founder of VerySmartBrothas.com. RSVP by Feb. 22 at courier.eventbrite.com.
Black History Month Service and Performances
FEB. 26—The Rachel Randall Education Department of Pentecost Temple will Celebrate Black History Month, 6:00 p.m., 6300 East Liberty Blvd. The service will feature special guest artist, “Voices For Christ, a drama presentation from “Hidden Figures”’ by “Words by Ways” Production, recognition of African-American legends and historical contributions. All are welcome and there will be a free will offering. For more information, contact the church office at 412-361-7000.
Bring Your Own Bard Competition
FEB. 27—Pittsburgh Shakespeare is calling all drama queens, poetic waxers, over-the-toppers, and melodramatic types for a night of SAPPY SHAKESPEARE with Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks, 7:30 p.m. at Te Café, 2000 Murray Ave. In Squirrel Hill, Join in an informal scene night in which professional actors and non-actors alike take a crack at their favorite Shakespeare pieces in a light-hearted competition. informal scene night in which professional actors and non-actors alike take a crack at their favorite Shakespeare pieces in a light-hearted competition. A $10 donation is suggested. For more information call 412-521-6506.
Black History Dinner
FEB. 28—Classic Events presents its 6th Annual Black History Celebration Dinner, beginning at 5 p.m., at Hossana House, 807 Wallace Ave., Wilkinsburg, Pa., 15221. The dinner’s theme is “Heritage,” and will salute Lavelle Real Estate and Dwelling House Savings and Loan. For more information, call 412-723-2414.
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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