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Organizers of Pittsburgh Fashion Week, an annual event that will debut this fall, have announced the selection of six icons of fashion, style, and beauty as the first inductees into the Pittsburgh fashion Hall of Fame. The honorees are: NAOMI SIMMS
Before Harry Rideout, former field supervisor for the Pittsburgh Public Schools, was keeping order in the schools, he was fighting for freedom and protecting his country in the military during a time when most Blacks could not even go to the same establishments as their White counterparts. For mor...
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Former Department of Agriculture Rural Development Director Shirley Sherrod of South West Georgia, still reeling from the blow of an assault on her job, character and civil rights record last week, told the Black Press of America that she hopes the travesty of justice that happ...
by Christina Hoag Associated Press Writer LOS ANGELES (AP)—After living two decades on the streets of Skid Row, Sheila Nichols was dying. Her body had withered to 61 pounds, ravaged by a heavy-duty crack cocaine addiction, hepatitis, HIV, and late-stage syphilis, when late one night a stranger o...
On July 20, citizens of the East End community gathered to voice their concern over proposed changes for several schools in their region. Though the group of past and present school administrators, parents and neighbors differed on why they opposed the plan or what they would rather see accomplish...
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On July 13 more than 50 members of Pittsburgh’s most violent gangs were given the word they knew was coming—the shooting must stop. It was the first “call-in” for the Pittsburgh Initiative to...
Before Harry Rideout, former field supervisor for the Pittsburgh Public Schools, was keeping order in the schools, he was fighting for freedom and protecting his country in the military during a time...
On July 20, citizens of the East End community gathered to voice their concern over proposed changes for several schools in their region. Though the group of past and present school administrators, parents...
On July 17 more than 300 North Side residents came out to West Park with their friends and family for the Workforce Development Global Alliance’s Day of Peace. This was only the first step to the North...
Former Pittsburgh Steeler Chuck Sanders, president and CEO of Urban Settlement Services, has always strived to give back to the community, and is doing so again by contributing $100,000 to the Pittsburgh...
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Former Department of Agriculture Rural Development Director Shirley Sherrod of South West Georgia, still reeling from the blow of an assault on her job, character and civil rights...
by Christina Hoag Associated Press Writer LOS ANGELES (AP)—After living two decades on the streets of Skid Row, Sheila Nichols was dying. Her body had withered to 61 pounds, ravaged by a heavy-duty...
DETROIT (AP)—Warren Evans had an idea that his boss—Detroit Mayor Dave Bing—may not have been comfortable with him as police chief and that likely led to the decision to ask for his resignation from...
by Marc Beja NEW YORK (AP)—The cast and crew of “The Lion King” is trying to save the life of one of its own. Eleven-year-old actress Shannon Tavarez was forced to quit the Broadway show in...
MARSEILLE, France (AP)—Hospital authorities say Grammy-winning singer Al Jarreau will stay hospitalized in the French city of Marseille for three or four more days. The Marseille Hospital Authority...
WASHINGTON (NNPA)—In recent years, Harlem has been undergoing a dramatic transformation—one that’s often been called a second Harlem Renaissance. While the first Harlem Renaissance was a major cultural...
If we as a people are going to correct the multitude of problems that affect our communities then there are some very pertinent questions that that must be dealt with. Questions such...
(REAL TIMES MEDIA)—The consequences of the Deep Horizon BP oil spill will likely not be fully known for years and by then most of the men and women who are responsible for this disaster...
Dear Editor: It was with great interest that we read Louis “Hop” Kendrick’s opinion column in last week’s New Pittsburgh Courier: “Will M/W/DBEs share in K. Leroy Irvis building?” (July...
What was Attorney General Tom Corbett thinking when he made ignorant and insensitive comments suggesting that some jobless Pennsylvanians do not want to return to work while they can still collect unemployment...
Whoever coined the phrase “life isn’t fair” was probably having a bad day. The truth of the matter is “life is fair.” The road of life is paved with hurdles, obstacles, speed bumps, potholes...
This spring, while away at college, my son racked up $278 in bank overdraft fees on his debit card account. The actual charges were relatively small, $10 here, $20 there and before he...
As a member of the Women’s Small Business Association, associates receive some type of business announcement, meeting notice or request for service every day. It is one of the many ways the group strives...
(NNPA)—As you probably know, there are two different worlds of businesses operating in America’s inner cities—legal and illegal. In many neighborhoods where legal businesses are...
Certification & Contracting Workshop JULY 28—The U.S. Small Business Administration will host an 8(a) and HUBZone Certification & Contracting workshop from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Riverside...
by Rusty Miller Associated Press Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP)—Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor can’t wait for the preseason to start next month. The junior from Jeanette, Pa., pronounced himself...
The mergers of the original ABA and NBA and the AFL and NFL combined four professional organizations into the two of the most powerful sports entities in the world according to many historians. They...
by John Kekis COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP)—Andre Dawson left a lasting impression on the ballfield with his true grit and sense of integrity. His eloquent speech upon entering the pantheon of baseball’s...
by Jim Litke Associated Press Writer (AP)—Pimps? Really, Nick. If agents are no better than pimps, what does that make you and all those other suddenly sanctimonious college coaches who lie to...
(AP)—The first thing to remember about the trial unfolding this week in Louisville is that Rick Pitino is a witness, not a defendant. The next thing to remember is that Pitino is no saint, either....
KRISTEN PATRICE NICKENS John P. and Leslie J. Bethune Wright of Pittsburgh are happy to announce their daughter, Kristen Patrice Wright Nickens, received her doctorate degree...
Can you imagine getting dressed in the dark every day? How would you look? How would others perceive you? How self-conscious would you feel? With over 10,000,000 Americans suffering from colorblindness,...
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Earlier this year, The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars announced that a $45,000 grant from the New York Life Foundation would support scholarships for up to...
The North Hills Ebony Women, Inc. held their annual scholarship reception in the Art Gallery at La Roche College June 27. Dina Clark, YWCA director of race and gender equity, provided the keynote address...
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and the Western Pennsylvania Police Athletic League opened the doors to a new boxing and general fitness program July...
(NNPA) - New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu announced plans to deliver a full-service hospital in New Orleans East. After renegotiating a flawed real-estate deal with Universal Health Services (UHS), Landrieu...
After living 30 years without a neighborhood grocery, might Hill District residents buy more fresh fruits and vegetables once the new Shop ’n Save opens on Centre Avenue next year? Would they eat less...
The Black Aids Institute is reaching across America with an innovative way to help African-Americans 40 and up become more aware of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The campaign, supported by local organizations...
(Part two of a two-part series.) (NNPA)—“One size does not fit all,” said Phill Wilson, president and chief executive officer of the Black AIDS Institute. While organizations across the country...
(Part one of a two-part series.) (NNPA)—“One size does not fit all,” says Phill Wilson, president and chief executive officer of the Black AIDS Institute. While organizations across the country...
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