Special Edition with CC Calhoun and Keah Adams Book: Brown is Warm, Black is Bright About the Book Have you ever paused to savor the power and beauty of brown and black? Brown is strong as a tree and sweet as honey in tea; black is the hopeful promise of a seed and the grace...
Step into a night where creativity, culture, and community collide. The October edition of Intermission celebrates Pittsburgh’s boldest changemakers, those shaping the city’s creative, civic, and cultural future. Inside the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, guests will experience an atmosphere buzzing with energy, live music, and conversation. The evening will be hosted by style...
Join us for Lit Friday, a virtual program from the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, hosted by literary curator, poet, and art writer Jessica Lanay. Streaming on Facebook and YouTube, Lit Friday welcomes writers, artists, and thinkers of the African Diaspora to share their latest works and explore how their art connects with today’s...
Step into the rhythm of creativity with Hip-Hop Art Camp, a vibrant two-part workshop where young artists explore the visual heartbeat of hip-hop culture. Guided by renowned artist Juliandra Jones, this experience takes participants from the world of graffiti to the creation of large-scale murals that tell powerful community stories. Each session invites students to...
Join us for Tax Pittsburgh’s “Tax Smarts Seminar” — a FREE, practical, and informative series designed to help individuals and small business owners make smarter financial decisions. Learn how to navigate tax preparation, audit assistance, and year-round financial planning from two of Pittsburgh’s most experienced tax professionals. Led by Prevan L. Roberson and Angela Mendoza,...
Join The Anne Frank Center USA and the Hear Foundation for an evening of hope and reflection at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. The program begins with a performance of the Anne Frank Center USA’s “Letters from Anne and Martin,” featuring Anne Frank and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr on the stage, in...
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) welcomes visitors for the Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District, presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust—an evening celebrating art, music, and creative expression across downtown Pittsburgh. This event is free and open to the public. No RSVP required. Guests can explore two extraordinary exhibitions on view inside...
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC), in partnership with Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh and Casey Droege Cultural Productions (CDCP), presents Artists Working with Intergenerational Themes: A Panel Discussion — a free public conversation exploring the creative power of connection across generations. This engaging afternoon will feature artists John Peña and Junyetta Seale, moderated by...
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is proud to host Real Men, Real Talk, presented by the African American Male Wellness Agency. This powerful talk-therapy group creates a safe space for Black men to gather, share, and heal. Through honest conversations, brotherhood, and community care, Real Men, Real Talk works to break the stigma...
You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the August Wilson African American Cultural Center on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 6:00pm at our Fuel the Future: Take Center Stage Gala! In recognition of the 15th anniversary of our building’s opening and what would have been August Wilson’s 80th birth year, this year’s Gala festivities will be held in...
Author: Ashley Dedmon Book: The Big Family Trip: Learning Family Health History About the Book The story of a breast cancer diagnosis, written by Ashley Dedmon, MPH, CHES(R), serves as an educational tool to assist families and children in navigating through a breast cancer journey. This resource aims to help facilitate one of the difficult...