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Every year Soul Pitt helps you find a list of events to attend for Black History Month. We always post these BHM events for FREE
and submit the list every Monday in February.
Look for this Free opportunity next year.
Until then, please support these remaining events...
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2011 BLACK HISTORY MONTH EXHIBIT:
THE STRENGTH OF STEEL: A TRIBUTE TO AFRICAN AMERICAN STEELWORKERS IN PITTSBURGH
Long ago, generations of African Americans helped Pittsburgh secure its title as the Steel City. Celebrate their triumphs by visiting The Strength of Steel: A Tribute to African American Steelworks In Pittsburgh, a free exhibit presented by Citiparks.
In honor of Black History Month, the display features artifacts on loan from Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, photographs, and memorabilia of black Pittsburgh steelworkers who advocated civil rights. Other presentations include Tony Buba's 1996 documentary Struggles in Steel: A Story of African-American Steelworkers. Pay tribute to the men who shaped Pittsburgh's history by visiting the Pittsburgh City-Counting Building on Friday, February 18.
(City-County Building Lobby, 414 Grant St., downtown.
Feb. 7-25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info: www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us)
Join Pittsburgh Public Schools for a Celebration of
Black History Month
When: February 22, 2011
Reception -- 5:00 pm
Program -- 5:30 pm
Where: Pittsburgh Milliones 6- 12 Auditorium
3117 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh PA, 15219
Cost: Free, please RSVP
RSVP: By Friday, February 18th, 2011 to Annie Nelson at 412-622-3846 or anelson1@pghboe.net
Event Purpose: To culminate this year's Black History Month with a celebration of the Culturally Responsive Arts Education Program (CRAE) and watch the final round of this year's African American History Challenge Bowl, hosted by 100 Black Men of Western Pennsylvania.
Talk Magazine Black History Month Merit Award Reception
Friday, February 25, 2011, Holiday Inn University Center in Oakland
Event is FREE | TIME: 6 pm to 8 pm
RSVP - call 412.823.4007
Contact: Talk Magazine at 412.823.4007, Roxanne and Luther Sewell
This is an annual event in celebration of Black History Month and Talk Magazine will give the Merit Award to the YMCA Centre Avenue Branch for their dedication and service to the community, as well as Recognition of Past and Present Elected Officials.
"A Black History Month Extravaganza"
Saturday, February 26th @ 5pm, at Macedonia Baptist Church,
17 Cochran St. Duquesne, PA 15110.
This event will include, mimes, poetry, spoken word, black history facts, choirs & much more from our church & several local churches in the community. Refreshments will be served. This is a free-will event. Contact for more info: 412-414-3405 or tonyamassie@yahoo.com
PARK PLACE A.M.E. CHURCH
6th ANNUAL Black History Celebration
Saturday, February 26, 2011 - NOON
Theme: "The Best is Yet to Come" Genesis 25: 1-6
Honorees: Dr. Elayne Arrington, Ms Mariah Benjamin, Mrs. Harriet Collie, Mr. Chris Moore & Rev. Donald P. Turner
GUEST SPEAKER: Chris Moore, WQED
Second Baptist Ministry Hall
612 Coal Road
West Mifflin, PA 15122
Park Place African Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. Kevin E. Parks, Pastor
Church Information: 412-461-2627
Chairperson: Del Mackson 412-773-1600
"Ministry: It's a Family Affair"
Black History Month Gospel Musical Celebration
Date & Event - Sunday, February 27, 2011; 4:00 PM
Cost of event - free will offering
Location - Mount Carmel Community Baptist Church, 708 North Fifth Street, Steubenville, Ohio 43952. Contact - A. Glenn Freeman (724) 513-7709 or captainstrong@live.com
The 11th Anniversary Committee of Mount Carmel Community Baptist Church presents "Ministry: It's a Family Affair"- Black History Month Gospel Musical Celebration which features Male Independent Quartet and Gospel Rap Artists, Local Male Choruses, and Quartets.
Black History Month at Magee Womens Hospital February 28, 2011
On February 28th @ 3:00 PM Mr. Bill Strickland, President of the Manchester Craftsman’s Guild and Bidwell Training Center, will appear in the Main Auditorium on Level Zero at Magee Womens Hospital.
Address: 300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
He will speak on the topic "The Art of Leadership" and will also sell his latest publication, Make the Impossible Possible.
The lecture starts promptly at 3:00 PM
and book sale and signing at 3:45 until 4:30 p.m.
For contact information call Yvette Taylor, 412-641-4260
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