My father was a slave and my people died to build this country, and I'm going to stay right here and have a part of it, just like you. And no fascist-minded people like you will drive me from it.~Paul Robeson
The National Black MBA Association Pittsburgh Chapter Presents
Tribute to Phyllis Hyman
PRE-SHOW NETWORKING EVENT
6:30 PM - 7:45 PM - Catered Soul Food and Networking
8 PM - Phyllis Hyman Tribute Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 6:30 PM
August Wilson Center for African American Culture
980 Liberty Avenue * Downtown Pittsburgh's Cultural District Click here for full details and to purchase tickets online!
It's that time again! - ED'S OLDIES CABARET
Saturday, Feb 27, 2010 - 8pm til 2am
at the Coliseum, 7310 Frankstown Avenue Tickets only $10 - "Grown Folk Music"
From the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's Get your DANCE on and PARTY - The Slop, to the Stinky leg with DJ X-Man
Out of town guest from Cleveland OH & Baltimore MD.
"No Tables Reserved" - First Come, First Served Seating.
Please get tickets in advance - Tickets on Sale Now.
Get tickets at Dorsey's Records, 7614 Frankstown Avenue
Or Rosing's Bar (Ask for Mark) 7217 Frankstown Avenue
FREE Beer. Door Prize and 50/50 Raffe. For more info or also to get tickets call ED at 412.537.2484
Valentine's Day Specials at The Ultimate Beauty
Call 421.7100 to Book Today!
View the commercial below for details
Three Rivers Community Foundation
Celebrates 20 Years of Change,
not charity! 20th Anniversary Event and
Champions of Change Awards!
at The Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Hors d'oeuvres, drinks,
dessert, and coffee.
Lots ofentertainment! Amethyst Bellydance Company, Dreams of Hope, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, Mike Stout, Mimi Yahn, the Raging Grannies, and a DJ and dancing after 10:30, in addition to a Social Change Art Show (second floor gallery), and access to the rest of the Warhol. Click here for full details!
Gold Collar Entertainment Presents CUPID'S ARROW "The Pre-Valentine's Day Party" Thursday, Feb 11, 2010
At Questions Nightclub in the Strip Broadcasting LIVE on 101TheBlaze.com Featuring J Kruz from 101 The Blaze
along with DJ Schizo
The 2nd Annual 2010 MICROENTERPRISE SYMPOSIUM "Micro 2 Million$" Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 ~ 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM At Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15213
Registration $45 - Workshop & Lunch Included!
Featuring Erin Patton "...widely regarded as one of the nation's leading authorities
on branding, Hip-Hop culture and youth marketing"
Erin Patton is widely regarded as one of the nation's leading authorities on branding, Hip-Hop culture and youth marketing. As Founder & Principal of award-winning brand management consulting firm, The Mastermind Group (TMG), he has counseled Fortune 500 brands Motorola, AT&T, Exxon-Mobil, Adidas, Converse, Mercedes-Benz, Ford Motor Company, Coors Light, Absolut and Macy's in addition to sports icons LeBron James and Venus and Serena Williams.
During his tenure with Nike, Inc., he was hand picked by Michael Jordan as the original architect for the JORDAN brand.
Dear Soulpitt,
I have been in a relationship with my children's father for six years. Overall we have a good relationship but like most relationships, we have our share of problems. He is a great father to our children but he has his share of issues. Due to him having a felony conviction from 1998 it has been difficult for him to find a decent job. He will occasionally work odd jobs to make ends meet, but also does other things to provide for our family some legal and some not. I don't agree with his decision to get involved with things that could potentially land him in jail or get him killed, but he sees this as the only way to make decent money. No matter what I say he always goes back to hustling to make a quick buck when times get tough. On one hand I do respect him for doing whatever he has to in order to provide for his family. But I would rather struggle than visit my children's father in prison or at the cemetery. In the past I would try to talk to him about hustling, hanging out all night and not working but he just ignored me. I fear that what he does in the streets could directly affect his family. I am scared every time the phone rings when he isn't home, because I think that someone is calling to tell me that he has been killed or arrested. He tells me that there is nothing to worry about one time I found drugs and a gun in our basement where the kids play. I'm afraid that he will be killed or we'll be victims of a home invasion, or the police will come and kick in our door and take everyone to jail.
Did you know that the leading cause of death in the African American community is abortions? More African American babies have been killed by abortion during the past 30 years than the total number of African American deaths from all other causes combined, according to a report supplied by the Women�s Choice Network.
Concerned that African American women comprise only 13% of the population in Allegheny County yet suffer over 40% of the abortions performed, the Women�s Choice Network is striving to empower abortion vulnerable women to celebrate by choosing life.
According to their research the abortion industry locates facilities, services, and advertising in urban neighborhoods with large African American populations. As a way to begin effectively serving those in underserved neighborhoods around the city one of the key initiatives of the Women�s Choice Network is the Urban Initiative project. Its goal is to extend its reach to those most vulnerable to abortion in underserved neighborhoods and intervene with ongoing practical help, spiritual support, and medical services.
The Hosanna House based in Wilkinsburg is the first Urban Initiative site to open in the area. Headed by Kimberly Burke, the Center, according to WCN officials will focus on the life transforming follow up care needed by its clients. Material needs inclusive of clothing, diapers, baby furnishings and a broad range of educational and recreational opportunities will be provided.
K i n g s l e y A s s o c i a t i o n � s 2010 Mary L. Stone Black College Tour
June 20 - 27, 2010 Application deadline for the 2010 tour is March 1, 2010
The Mary L. Stone Black College Tour is a dynamic experience for high school juniors and sophomores. The program exposes students to public, private, large and small colleges in rural and urban settings. Beginning with the application process, the tour staff has developed a program that familiarizes students and families with the challenges of pursuing higher education. Click here for full details
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An Evening with Author/Poet Sapphire
February 15 @ 8:30 PM University of Pittsburgh
William Pitt Union Assembly Room Price:
FREE for all Pitt Undergrad Students
or
Admission cost is $10 for non- Pitt Undergrads and only after all Pitt students have been admitted.
Join the Pitt Program Council on February 15th in the Assembly Room of the William Pitt Union as we bring you An Evening with Author/Poet Sapphire. Sapphire is the author of the New York Times Bestseller Push which has been adapted to the big screen as the much praised film Precious. The film was produced by Oprah Winfrey and Lee Daniels. In 1994, Sapphire published her first collection, American Dreams. Many of the themes found in this collection are featured in the book Push. Tickets on sale now at the WPU ticket office for Pitt Undergrad students ONLY. Students must present a valid Pitt ID (Oakland) to receive a ticket. Students must present both ticket and student ID to be admitted to the event. Seats for students with tickets are not guaranteed after 8:15 PM the night of the show. At 8:15 PM Pitt students without tickets and non-Pitt students will be permitted to enter on a space-available basis.Admission cost is $10 for non- Pitt Undergrads and only after all Pitt students have been admitted. Call 648-7900 with any questions. Or email ppc@pitt.edu
PittsburghsGotSole announces a joint effort with the Soles4Souls charity
to send one million pairs of shoes to Haiti. For the month of February PittsburghsGotSole
will be collecting �gently worn� shoes for the victims of Haiti. Please visit the
web site at: www.PittsburghsGotSole.com to see how you can help!
Valentine's Day Love & Romance Concert
~ S T A R R I N G ~
DAVE HOLLISTER & SWV
At Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall, Oakland
Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 8 PM Click here for full details!
Young Women�s Christian Association - Greater Pittsburgh Seeking to Fill the Position of DIRECTOR, The Center for Race and Gender Equity Compensation Range: $62,453 - $100,549 per year Click here for job description and how to apply
Pittsburgh's only Take-Out Seafood Restaurant
Fresh, Fast, Friendly Service!
The Best Crab Cakes in Town!
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6 Different lunch Specials --Served All day for $4.98 (No Tax) Free Soup Samples!
Live Blue Crab delivered to your doostep next day by the Bushel! Mention This ad and get 5% off all Menu items in January 2010 (lunch specials excluded) Click here for their Soul Blast Advertisement
C A B A R E T Rental, Dance & Social Hall 7928 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15221
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Greetings from
Michele Thaxton!
National Sales Director
& Independent Associate from myEcon Personal Financial
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A Soul Pitt Profile,
LEE DAVIS:
A Community Force
in Motion By bonita lee penn
�Our common humanity transcends the oceans and all national boundaries�..Let it never be asked of any of us - What we did when we knew another was oppressed?�
- Nelson Mandel
Our young people in the communities watch closely those men who have made it out the �hood.� They notice the difference in what they preach versus their actions. They preach that having a mentor during their developing years assisted them in making good decisions, and these good decisions lead them to a better life. These same men are now in the position to be mentors in their old communities, but how many come back?How many volunteer as mentors, as sport or life skill coaches? How many are involved in fund raising to build and operate after school programs or recreation centers? How many back up their talk with the strength of action? Not many. Click here to continue >>
Now Open in Shadyside�SAVVY CHIC BAGS Hot Accessories... Cool Prices... Savvy Chic Bags is an African-American, Woman Owned Business! Click here for full details
Jalen's II barber and hair studio provides clients with a warm, relaxing and professional atmosphere. We have licensed barber and hair stylists on staff to cater to your hair needs.
We are centrally located in Mount Oliver with off-street parking and on many major bus lines.
Our stylists specialize in healthy hair care and only use professional products on our clients.
Soulful Business Spotlight THE TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS CAFE' Located at 514 Main Street, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112 Some menu items include: Wings, Pork Chops, 9th Ward Jambalaya, Dirty Rice, Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice, Broccoli & Cheese, Lausat Potato Salad, Bread Pudding. Click here for full details
Check out the pics from Pgh Tribute to Motown's 50th Anniversary that was helod on Oct 31, 2009 at the August Wilson Center. All photos were taken by Virtuous Visions for The Soul Pitt.Click here to view them
KINETIX! Poetry in Motion Open Mic Series Hosted by Leslie "Ezra" X
@ The New Hazlett Theater 6 Allegheny Square East, Pgh, PA. Every 4th Saturday, $5 cover, 21 and over doors open at 10pm. Check out the commercial below.
CENTER FOR URBAN BIBLICAL MINISTRY'S
Two Very Special Classes You Won't Want to Miss! Women in Ministry & Developing and Writing a Business Plan
Classes Starting January 2010!
Soul Pitt Local Business Spotlight P O S H N A I L B O U T I Q U E Full Service Nail Salon, Tanning and Waxing Studios 605 Amity Street, Homestead PA (Waterfront Area) 412.462.POSH (7674) Click here for full details
Before Yolanda Adams performed, Bev Smith spoke to the crowd at the Women's Walk for Peace on Saturday Oct 3, 2009. Bev told the crowd of Pittsburghers that we are too silent as a Black community and how our Women need to get it together and how we need to start supporting Black businesses. Of course she broke it down to the crowd the way Bev Smith knows how to do! What, you don't know?You'd better click here to play the video!
SOUL PITT PET PHOTO CONTEST
Nope, it's not a cat and mouse, it's a dog and mouse. Soul Sis captured this picture of her dog �Hero� doing what he does when she's on the computer too much. He's an odd little long haired chihuahua or as she likes to call him �a nerdy dog with an identity crisis.� Does your pet do silly things like this? Does your pet have a fly Steelers outfit or do you have a pic of your pet that's just too darn cute?Send Soul Pitt your Pet's photo and your Pet just may get you 2 tickets to an upcoming event!And boy do we have some great event tickets in our prize chest to giveaway. Click here to submit a picture of your Pet today.
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God�s call on your life?
Is God leading you to learn more about Him through his Word?
Then enroll in Macedonia�s
Bible Institute and School
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A+ SCHOOLS NEEDS YOUR HELP!
A+ Schools currently seeks volunteers to become a part of two A+ initiatives: School Works and Board Watch A+ Schools is an independent community advocate for improvement in student achievement in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. We seek to inform, engage and mobilize the community around issues of Governance, Equity and Teaching. Click here for full details
Introducing Virtuous Visions Photography Virtuous Visions Photography �Beauty Lies in the Eye of the Lens� Personal & Professional Service - Timely return of portraits
Creative and memorable portraits Specializing in outdoor portraits and special events!
Events include: weddings, anniversaries, graduations and church events.
Outdoor portraits for seniors, models, musicians and more.
Step outside the box into the beautiful scenes of Virtuous Visions Photography! Click here for full details
VIRTUOUS ACADEMY
P R E S E N T S
Victorious Campaign "Great education leads
to a victorious future"
Iyana Tennon is the founder of Virtuous Academy. As a native of the community she has spent 7 years preparing to return to the community to give back. The goal is to rebuild a community through academic achievement, passion and integrity.
Virtuous Academy is a private school with small class sizes, personal attention and a challenging curriculum. Our art department, sports and clubs is growing with our enrollment and we need your help.
With a failing public school, the children in Duquesne deserve to benefit from a great education, art programs, sports and other activities that will promote holistic change. Now is the time for the children of Duquesne to be noticed. They need to know that we care about their future. Click here for full details
InThe Post Gazette on July 31, 2009 there was a great article about a young lady who moved to Pittsburgh from NYU.....and she visits the Soul Pitt to find out what's going on in our community. Check it out!
I Picked Pittsburgh: Freda Koomson
Nixing New York for Pittsburgh, a city of opportunity
Friday, July 31, 2009
By Patricia Sheridan, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
After a stint on Staten Island and an Italian itinerary, Freda Koomson, 23, found Pittsburgh held the most potential for her future plans. A first-generation American of parents from Liberia in West Africa, Ms. Koomson was charged with studying hard so she could succeed. The New York native did exactly that, earning an Ivy League degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. But the City of Brotherly Love wasn't doing it for her and, after graduating last year with a double major in Health & Societies and African Studies, she decided to head to Staten Island, where her mother had relocated from Brooklyn. Click here to continue article
YOU Voted Us 2008 WINNER for Best Local Community Site in the East USA!
THANKS TO ALL OF OUR SITE VISITORS!
Pittsburgh Voted Us 2007 WINNER for Best
Local Community Site in the East!
THANK YOU PITTSBURGH!
COMMUNITIY
Did you or someone you know recently Get a promotion? Been appointed to a board? Given an Award? Got a record deal? Just got saved? Got Married? Had a baby? Landed a contract? Been featured in national news? Got your Ph.D.?
THE SP CHAT ROOM is used for scheduled chats with special guests from time to time.
You can also feel free to come here and meet your friends. Go inside to find our when our next scheduled chat will meet!Enter
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Told YOU 'bout it!
The Soul Pitt Charter for Change trip was an awesome experience! Check out the video by Andrew Rush and the Article by Sadie Gurman from the Post-Gazette who both traveled on our charter to document our journey! Click here for the Video Click here for the Article
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Three Rivers Community Foundation 
CUPID'S ARROW
Erin Patton is widely regarded as one of the nation's leading authorities on branding, Hip-Hop culture and youth marketing. As Founder & Principal of award-winning brand management consulting firm, The Mastermind Group (TMG), he has counseled Fortune 500 brands Motorola, AT&T, Exxon-Mobil, Adidas, Converse, Mercedes-Benz, Ford Motor Company, Coors Light, Absolut and Macy's in addition to sports icons LeBron James and Venus and Serena Williams. 
Legal Soul with Elliot Howsie, Esq (Feb 2010)
An Evening with Author/Poet Sapphire
In 1994, Sapphire published her first collection, American Dreams. Many of the themes found in this collection are featured in the book Push. Tickets on sale now at the WPU ticket office for Pitt Undergrad students ONLY. Students must present a valid Pitt ID (Oakland) to receive a ticket. Students must present both ticket and student ID to be admitted to the event. Seats for students with tickets are not guaranteed after 8:15 PM the night of the show. At 8:15 PM Pitt students without tickets and non-Pitt students will be permitted to enter on a space-available basis. Admission cost is $10 for non- Pitt Undergrads and only after all Pitt students have been admitted. 
Pittsburgh's only Take-Out Seafood Restaurant
Greetings from 
A Soul Pitt Profile, 
VIRTUOUS ACADEMY
In The Post Gazette on July 31, 2009 there was a great article about a young lady who moved to Pittsburgh from NYU.....and she visits the Soul Pitt to find out what's going on in our community. Check it out! 
