Author: Ervin Dyer
Profile: The People’s Historian, Joe Trotter Jr.
Carnegie Mellon University’s Joe Trotter Jr. is leading a study on reparations in Pittsburgh and how inequality impacted generations of African Americans, including the Black working class.
Mod Squad: Meet The People Behind Pittsburgh’s Black Tech Nation Ventures
A trio of diverse innovators launched a $50 million tech venture fund to empower Black and inclusive startups.
How Devan Shimoyama’s Art Works on Pain and Healing Resonate Internationally
Shimoyama’s work shines — literally and figuratively — when he applies what might be considered the “feminine,” playful and dazzling accessories found in a dressmaker’s drawer.
A Visit Inside Pittsburgh’s Spiritual Village
In Pittsburgh, congregations of African immigrants are using worship to re-generate the kinship, identity, family life and culture found in their home countries.
Brown Mamas Speak Out on Pittsburgh’s Legacy of Racism
Brown Mamas, a collective of African-American women, gives voice to the persistent inequality that burdens Black women in Pittsburgh.
