Soul Pitt wanted to help you find a list of events that were either FREE or no more than $10 to attend for Black History Month. We wanted to promote events and programs that will educate, inspire or showcase Black culture past and present. It's up to YOU all to support them!
FREE group Soul Blast that will go out 4 times!
(Every Thu) Feb 5, 12, 19 and 26 + a few extra
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Africa Leadership Lecture Series 1
Friday, February 6, 2015 | 1PM to 3PM
University of Pittsburgh
4024 O’Hara St (Corner of University Place)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
UACSWPA in partnership with University PITT's Pan-African Graduate and Professional Students Union PANAF, Ford Institute for Human Security, Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership, and the International Development Studies Association IDSA, presents the Africa Leadership Lecture that focuses on war on poverty, its strides and Set backs. Main Speaker: Nigerian Ambassador from Atlanta Amb. Geoffrey Teneilabe, other speakers are the Ghanaian Ambassador and the Zambian Ambassador to the United States. We hereby invite you all to be a part of this great public lecture please see flyer above for details.
Black History Month Local Author Pavilion
Sunday, February 8, 2015 | 2 to 4 PM
3600 California Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15212
This event is free of charge and showcases the talented writing of local authors.
Also featuring Karen Rice with a Special Jazz Artist Appearance.
Urban League SUNDAY Feb 8th at AWC w/ Keynote by Overseer Ennis Tait.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
The Annual Black History Month Keynote Program:
An Evening with Robert Townsend and Blessing Offor
Monday, February 09, 2015 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
@ Indiana University of Pennsylvania
1011 South Drive, Indiana, Pa. 15705
Toretti Auditorium, Kovalchick Convention Center and Athletic Complex
Robert Townsend, acclaimed actor, director, comedian, writer, and producer joins with Musician and Reality TV Star, Blessing Offor to provide the audience with a unique and inspirational journey of how they found success. Through his riotous, one-man rendition of "Shakespeare, Pimps, and Hollywood, Townsend takes one on a hilarious rollercoaster ride through life's failures, roadblocks, and triumphs. Offor performs his classic blend of enriching, comforting music with his signature charisma. Together, their stories will "inspire the dreamer in all of us" and reflect upon the diversity, cross-cultural experience, achievement, and stamina of people of African descent. This will be an unforgettable Black History Month Program as a Diversity Counts Program. Free Admission! All are welcome!
THE SOUNDS OF WORSHIP
Sunday, February 15 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Bethany Baptist Church, 7745 Tioga Street, Pittsburgh, PA
"The Sounds of Worship," Bethany Baptist Church, will host a Black History Month Music Celebration featuring: Dr. Sheila L. Johnson, Linda Ross Brown, Nikki Porter & Eastminister Presbyterian Church Choir, "Some of God's Children" (SOGC)-Univ. of Pittsburgh, "Young & Gifted Gospel Choir" (Cal-U), "The Heritage Gospel Chorale of Pittsburgh," Rodman Street Boaptist Church Mass Choir, and "Reflections of God's Children" (MIME).
BLACK HISTORY UNFOLDED FREE SEMINAR
Carnegie Library Downtown & Business Branch
Wed, February 18, 2015 | 4PM to 6PM
The Israelite Church of God In Jesus Christ will be hosting a seminar in the city Pittsburgh entitled “Black History Unfolded.” This seminar will focus on a part of Black History that is not touched or taught on in the scholastic system. Did you know that the Byzantine Empire was ruled by black people and that’s why it is referred to the Dark Ages? Did you know that Shakespeare was actually black? Even Mozart, he was black? Did you know that according to archaeology and the King James Holy Bible the following great people were all Black: Moses, King Solomon, Peter and many more including our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! Come out and join the Israelite Church of God In Jesus Christ as we unfold some of the great mysteries in Black History. For more info call 412-879-0441
LECTURE: FIGHTING RACISM IN A COLOR-BLIND ERA
Free and open to the public.
Monday, February 23 | 5:30 PM
University of Pittsburgh
Seventh-Floor Auditorium, Alumni Hall
4227 Fifth Ave., Oakland
Scholar and author Tricia Rose will deliver a lecture titled “Fighting Racism in a Color-Blind Era.” Rose is the author of Black Noise: Rap Music and Black Culture in Contemporary America (Wesleyan, 1994), which is considered to be the foundational text for the study of hip-hop. A professor of Africana studies and the director of the Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America at Brown University, Rose also authored The Hip Hop Wars: What We Talk About When We Talk About Hip Hop--and Why It Matters (Basic Civitas Books, 2008). She hosts workshops for scholarly and general audiences on a wide range of issues relating to race in America, mass media, structural inequality, popular culture, gender and sexuality, art, and social justice. The event is sponsored by Pitt’s Premedical Organization for Minority Students and the National Society for Black Engineers.
FROM KINGS TO SLAVES AND FROM SLAVES TO KINGS
FREE SEMINAR
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 | 5:30 PM to 8 PM
@ The Carnegie Library - Hill District Branch
For more info call 412-879-0441
"The Time is Now: Addressing Mental Health in OUR Community"
Thursday, February 26 from 2:30-4pm
Cost: No cost, free to public
At Kingsley Association,
6435 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Contact Info: Marita Garrett, Outreach Coordinator, 412-916-4552
Rates of mental health problems in African American communities are similar
to those of the general population. Most individuals are able to maintain
good mental health. However, others are in desperate need of mental health
treatment. Black adults are 20% more likely to report serious
psychological distress than their counterparts.
Education and awareness are needed for us to work together to address these
issues and create a solution to empower our community.
*The time is now,* to reflect on the future health of our flourishing
community during *Black History Month,* to learn about mental health issues
and to advocate for those who are affected.
Presented by
Alzheimer Outreach Center
Alzheimer Disease Research Center
Aging Institute of University of Pittsburgh & UPMC Senior Services
and Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Pennsylvania Chapter
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