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SUMMARY:Real Men Real Talk
DESCRIPTION:Share your voice in a safe\, judgment-free space. Enjoy free food\, build brotherhood\, and connect with the community. \nNovember is National Gratitude Month \nGratitude isn’t just a feeling—it’s a powerful tool for mental wellness. Join us for Gratitude & Mental Health\, a conversation focused on how shifting your mindset can improve emotional health\, resilience\, and relationships. This session will explore how gratitude can help reframe challenges and strengthen your mental foundation. What You’ll Experience: \n\nPractical ways to practice gratitude daily\nInsight into how gratitude impacts mental health\nConversations about perspective\, purpose\, and peace\nTools for building resilience and positivity
URL:https://awaacc.org/event/real-men-real-talk-2026-11-17/
LOCATION:980 Liberty Ave.\, 980 Liberty Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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SUMMARY:Intermission: An Artful Networking Series
DESCRIPTION:The networking experience you’ve been waiting for. Drink. Dine. Dance. Decompress. \nLooking for after-work plans in Downtown Pittsburgh? Make your next connection at Intermission\, AWAACC’s monthly networking experience bringing together professionals\, creatives\, entrepreneurs\, and community leaders for an evening of music\, culture\, conversation\, and connection. \nThis month\, unwind to sounds by DJ Big Phill and connect with a dynamic community from across the region. Whether you’re expanding your network\, catching up with familiar faces\, or simply looking for a place to decompress after the workday\, Intermission gives you space to do it without the pressure of traditional networking. \nThis month’s hosts are: \nJason Jones | Dollar Bank\nOrlando Houston | Ohana Wealth Legacy\nJada Shirriel | Healthy Start\, Inc. \nGood people. Great energy. No script required. \nThis month’s Intermission is Powered by Dollar Bank and Ohana Wealth Legacy.
URL:https://awaacc.org/event/intermission-an-artful-networking-series-2025-2025-04-17-2025-05-22-2025-06-19-2025-12-18-2026-03-19-2026-04-16-2026-05-21-2026-07-16-2026-09-17-2026-11-19/
LOCATION:980 Liberty Ave.\, 980 Liberty Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
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SUMMARY:Magical Maxx Red Carpet Experience
DESCRIPTION:Step beyond the screen and into the world of Maxx: Son of the Damned. Before the film premiere\, guests will experience The Magical Maxx Experience\, an immersive walkthrough that brings the story to life. Journey through key moments from the film with themed sets\, live performers\, atmospheric effects\, and interactive scenes that transport you directly into Maxx’s world. The evening concludes with a glamorous red carpet premiere at the August Wilson Center\, where guests can celebrate the cast\, crew\, and the debut of the film.
URL:https://awaacc.org/event/magical-maxx-red-carpet-experience/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T130000
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SUMMARY:Black Cameo Boutique Shopping Event featuring Marlon Gist & Brandon Jennings
DESCRIPTION:Spend the afternoon at the Black Cameo Boutique with featured artists Marlon Gist and Brandon Jennings. Both artists will be on site to meet shoppers\, talk about their work\, and showcase new pieces available through the Boutique. \nStop by\, discover something new\, and connect directly with the artists behind the work.
URL:https://awaacc.org/event/black-cameo-boutique-shopping-event-featuring-marlon-gist-brandon-jennings/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T140000
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SUMMARY:Black Cameo Boutique Shopping Event featuring Dawn Evans
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Black Cameo Boutique for an afternoon with Dawn Evans\, who will sign copies of her new cookbook\, Summertime Jazz Kitchen\, and share stories inspired by home cooking\, her overflowing garden\, and jazz-filled feasts in her Philadelphia home. \nGuests can meet the author\, explore the cookbook\, and enjoy live jazz in the lobby from 2–4 PM\, bringing the flavors\, stories\, and sounds of Summertime Jazz Kitchen to life.
URL:https://awaacc.org/event/black-cameo-boutique-shopping-event-featuring-dawn-evans/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T120000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center for a festive celebration filled with joy\, culture\, and community spirit! \nExplore a vibrant marketplace featuring unique vendors with one-of-a-kind gifts\, snap photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus\, and enjoy live performances that bring the season to life. Take part in engaging Kwanzaa activities that honor cultural traditions and values. \nIt’s a beautiful day for families and friends to gather and create lasting memories together. Come share in the warmth and wonder of the season!
URL:https://awaacc.org/event/holiday-community-day-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T120000
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SUMMARY:Read to Dream Experience
DESCRIPTION:The Read to Dream Experience brings families together to explore how books help children imagine\, reflect\, and dream. Created for children from birth to age 10\, each session includes interactive storytelling\, guided discussion\, and creative activities that connect reading to personal goals and ideas. \nIn partnership with The Young Dreamers’ Bookstore\, the program centers children’s voices and supports families in building reader identity\, imagination\, and aspiration. The selected books feature protagonists of African descent from around the world\, offering representation and a global perspective.
URL:https://awaacc.org/event/read-to-dream/
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SUMMARY:Black & Bold 2026 - A Cultural Homecoming
DESCRIPTION:The President’s Black & Bold Party is a Cultural Homecoming\, a convening of proud people\, and a style statement set to R&B\, Hip Hop\, Jazz\, Afrobeat and Poetry. \nGet together\, dance\, dress your best\, and start the holiday season. The Black & Bold Party Host Committee welcomes you HOME: Emmai Alaquiva\, Terri Bell\, Barata Bey\, Nisha Blackwell\, Bryan Brantley\, Demeatria Boccella\, Brittini Wright Burley\, Ondrea Burton\, Amil Cook\, Tenel Dorsey\, Kaja Dunn\, Kathy Fitzgerald\, Shayla Hawkins\, Ola Jackson\, AJ Jefferson\, KiKi B. Jones\, Jason Jones\, Dr. Tyi-Sanna Jones\, Fife Myers\, Danielle Parsons\, K Chase Patterson\, Claudy Pierre\, Clyde Pickett\, Kenya Porter\, Teona Ringold\, Kendra Ross\, Alexis Russell\, Howard Russell\, Dr. Andre Samuel\, Morton Stanfield\, Brenda Tate\, Phillip “DJ Big Phil” Thompson\, Deryck Tines\, Dr. Lawrence Uradu\, Felicity Williams\, Eugene Wilson. \nEnjoy Teenie Harris and Carl Van Vechten style photo backdrops to capture your memories of the night. Guest Chef on Site/Lite Bites\, Cash Bar\, Open Galleries. \nStyle theme: Black and/or Bold colors\, Harlem Renaissance\, Afrofuturistic Style\, and men and women of Les Sapeurs of the Congo (the Society of Ambiance Makers and Elegant People). \nPittsburgh style sources: Knotzland Bowties\, Janis B. et Al. Millinery\, Fashion Africana\, Deryck Tines Consignments\, Social Status
URL:https://awaacc.org/event/black-bold-2026/
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