Join us for an evening with Dr. Andre M. Perry, author of Black Power Scorecard and Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America’s Black Cities. Dr. Perry is a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, Director of its Center for Community Uplift, and a Professor of Practice of Economics at Washington University...
Join us for the Youth Writer's Camp Showcase, a vibrant celebration of creativity and self-expression! After four weeks of exploring poetry, plays, short stories, and songwriting, our talented middle and high school writers will take the stage to share their powerful works. From discussing social justice to honoring the literary legacy of August Wilson, these...
Art. Love. Determination. A testament to American sculpture, the work of John Walter Rhoden (1916–2001) reflects a lifetime of creative devotion. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, he became interested in sculpture as a child and was encouraged by local artists and mentors before leaving for college, New York City, and eventually, the wider world. Rhoden sculpted...
Drink. Dine. Dance. Decompress. In true Intermission style, we’re celebrating the passion, creativity, and leadership of the educators who inspire us every day. The evening features a powerful performance by Ms. Tenaj and vibes curated by Luxurae the DJ. Hosting the celebration are some of Pittsburgh's finest: Chase Patterson, CEO of Urban Academy, Desiree Matia,...
Storytime Spotlight is an educational series presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center that introduces young children to books that feature stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. This series highlights Black and Brown children’s book authors and features conversations and live readings with authors. Storytime Spotlight Series is moderated by Cathryn Calhoun, Director of...
LIT Friday welcomes Colter Harper for a conversation about his book Jazz in the Hill: Nightlife and Narratives of a Pittsburgh Neighborhood. In it, he dives into the rich history of Pittsburgh jazz clubs, highlighting their roles as sites of entrepreneurialism, placemaking, labor organizing, and critical listening in the storied Hill District Neighborhood. Lit Friday...