We are getting real about the important issues in our communities – from racism to housing and healthcare inequities to policing reforms. We bring you stories that tackle the tough issues and give a voice to the often marginalized voices in our city..
Parenting While Black program helping families through challenges tied to race
Time is running out to save historic Black opera house in Pittsburgh
New program tackles food insecurity among pregnant women
Local schools gather for special robotics tournament to promote inclusivity among students
Steelers Social Justice Committee, players, member of Exonerated 5 come together for youth panel
Channel 11 moderates Black Political Empowerment Project debate among 4 Pittsburgh mayoral candidates
Group calls bipartisan anti-discrimination bill a major win for LGBTQ community
NAACP, BLM leaders react to Capitol protest
Organization making sure everyone’s voices are heard in crucial runoff races
Groups hold rallies in Pittsburgh, demand all legal votes be counted
Election Day shadowed by threats of legal challenges
Operation Better Block set to help Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood one block at a time
Pittsburgh developer helps first time minority homeowner’s American Dream
Nonprofit tackles homelessness within Pittsburgh’s transgender community
Study shows minority-owned businesses more likely to fail, close for good during COVID-19 pandemic
Pittsburgh housing organization launches new program aimed at minority neighborhoods
Lawmakers pushing for emergency funding to keep people from getting kicked out of their homes
Pittsburgh Public Schools students get free supplies, resources at annual Back-to-School Bash
6 students graduate from Pitt’s dentistry apprenticeship program
Western Pennsylvania students travel to Harrisburg to advocate for fair funding
Woodland Hills School District awarded federal partnership to expand STEAM education
Pittsburgh Gets Real
Dozens of Pennsylvania school districts have no teachers of color
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