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How many of you remember when Saks Fifth Avenue opened in the former W.T. Grants? If you are a Pittsburgher you know what I’m talking about. What should I talk about first, Grants or Saks? Both have Pittsburgh stories that go way back. In the old Grants they made hot dogs right ...
by Anthony McCartney AP Entertainment Writer GARDENA, Calif. (AP)—Etta James was remembered at a service Saturday attended by hundreds of friends, family and fans as a woman who triumphed against all odds to break down cultural and musical barriers in a style that was unfailingly honest. ...
by M. Abdul-Qawiyy Known for her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement and Student Nonviolent Coordination Committee, Diane Nash spoke of her experiences as a young woman and challenged the students to get involved in change as the keynote speaker for the Pitt Black Action Society, Jan. 17 at...
This sixth segment, with a focus on HIV/AIDS, is part of an eight-part series on health disparities in the Pittsburgh region. These segments are the result of a collaboration among the New Pittsburgh Courier, Community PARTners within the University of Pittsburgh’s Clinical and Translational Sci...
In the broadest sense, Pittsburgh Council’s priorities for 2012 are the same as always: seeing that city services and infrastructure are maintained for the benefit of city residents and businesses. This year, however, the first priority involved seeing how those infrastructure improvements and...
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by M. Abdul-Qawiyy Known for her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement and Student Nonviolent Coordination Committee, Diane Nash spoke of her experiences as a young woman and challenged the students...
In the broadest sense, Pittsburgh Council’s priorities for 2012 are the same as always: seeing that city services and infrastructure are maintained for the benefit of city residents and businesses....
In spite of all the changes and challenges occurring at Westinghouse High School, officials of Our House Development Inc. continue to acknowledge and say thank you to the local greats that have graduated...
Shootings, homicides and drug arrests are just a few of the times when many young African-Americans are highlighted and featured in the media, while there is a greater majority of positive stories and...
Historically, Black fraternities and sororities have been said to haze prospective pledges at a higher rate and more harshly than White fraternities and sororities. However, the secretive nature of fraternities...
by Anthony McCartney AP Entertainment Writer GARDENA, Calif. (AP)—Etta James was remembered at a service Saturday attended by hundreds of friends, family and fans as a woman who triumphed against all...
ST. LOUIS (AP)—Looking around at the tens of thousands of people waving American flags and cheering, Army Maj. Rich Radford was moved that so many braved a cold January wind Saturday in St. Louis to...
by Jeff Wilson Associated Press Writer LOS ANGELES (AP)—Don Cornelius, who with the creation of "Soul Train" helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music,...
ATLANTA (AP)—The owner of a small Jewish publication in Atlanta is resigning over a column he wrote suggesting Israel might consider a hit on President Barack Obama. Interim editor John McCurdy said...
by Angela Delli Santi TRENTON, N.J. (AP)—Two of New Jersey’s most influential Black leaders blasted Gov. Chris Christie, Jan. 25, for proposing gay marriage be put to a popular vote in November,...
How often do you hear the expression, “They won’t allow us,” and it is spoken by educated and uneducated men and women. If they had had a father like mine, they would understand that “can’t”...
(NNPA)—How can you tell when politicians are lying? Answer: When they move their lips. Until now, that had been considered a joke. Today, however, that seems especially true when listening to Republicans...
Dear Editor: The movie “Red Tails” almost made me cry… The major studios should be applauded for having the decency to pass on this movie. To belittle and dishonor the heroic accomplishments...
Dear Editor: Friday, Jan. 20, was a much-anticipated date for me. There would be a piece of African-American history, my history, brought to the big screen in nearly 3,000 theaters across America in...
Dear Editor: Gateway Medical Society appreciates the support of the New Pittsburgh Courier for our efforts in building a pipeline for future African-American physicians (www.newpittsburghcourie#AFEC5A5)....
Moclassre than half of all new cars purchased today are sold under a lease agreement. Why? Americans have a love affair with cars. We like them big, fast, shiny and luxurious with all the bells and whistles—TV...
(NNPA)—Each year as W-2s begin arriving in mailboxes, commercials start promoting a range of services to ‘help’ consumers with tax preparation. These advertisements beckon consumers to take advantage...
(NNPA)—Dez Bryant provides a good economic example of what is happening to Blacks across America. In heavy debt after leveraging his first-year salary to pay for “bling-lifestyle” amenities, during...
by Martin Crutsinger Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP)—Americans’ income rose in December by the most in nine months, a hopeful sign for the economy after a year of weak wage gains. But consumers...
The ability to provide employment for others is one key reason Deborah and Curtis Morehead operate Emerald Electrical Services, LLC. As owners of the electrical power and datacom contracting firm, giving...
:10 You know I try not to get too nasty with you people, (especially you Wilkinsburg grads that haven't won a thing since Coach Simon played). Sorry my bad…anyway back to my point, YOU MUST GO SEE...
I have never been happy about not going to a Super Bowl but this year is the exception. When I covered Super Bowl XL in Detroit I ended up with pneumonia. If they can only hold the “Lombardi Sweepstakes”...
by Malik Vincent There’s major importance in the number 20 for the USO (University Prep, Sci-Tech, and Obama) Lady Eagles. That’s the number of consecutive games that have been won since they...
by Malik Vincent Last year, Pittsburgh Schiller (6-8) moved past east side foe Sterrett in the semifinals to move on and win the city title. Sterrett was determined to avenge that, this year. “This...
HONOLULU (AP)—The Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshal caught six passes for 176 yards and a Pro Bowl-record four touchdowns, and the AFC used a second-half surge to beat the NFC 59-41 Sunday....
Over the past 23 years, the Crossroads Foundation has successfully cycled 395 students through its program. Of these students 98 percent graduated, 97 percent have gone on to post-secondary education,...
by Laurence Glasco Doris Brevard, as principal of Vann Elementary School in the Hill District from 1969 to 1995, eliminated the racial achievement gap, winning statewide and even national recognition....
by M. Abdul-Qawiyy For New Pittsburgh Courier On a fall morning, nestled at the hill top, is The Neighborhood Academy (The Academy). Founded 10 years ago by Rev. Thomas Johnson and Jody Moore, its mission...
by Chauleaqua Washington Teen Quest Ranch is a place for fun, relaxation and a miniature vacation located in Somerset, Pa. It sits on 140-acres of land that serves as the grounds for summer and winter...
There have been famous bells, Alexander Graham Bell, for one, surprisingly quiet bells, the Liberty Bell comes to mind, fashionable bells (love those bell bottoms, and of course, Southern belles, bell...
by Christina Rexrode AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP)—Few things make me feel as clueless as a bill from my doctor’s office. I don’t recognize the abbreviations or understand the jargon. I can’t...
This sixth segment, with a focus on HIV/AIDS, is part of an eight-part series on health disparities in the Pittsburgh region. These segments are the result of a collaboration among the New Pittsburgh...
The mission of the Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force (PATF) is to support and empower all individuals living with HIV/AIDS and prevent the spread of infection. In just four years, PATF has launched...
An African American woman learns that she is HIV-positive at the same time she learns that her sickly 2-year-old son has AIDS. Having accepted Christ a few years earlier, she fears her...
In December 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published these statistics about HIV/AIDS in America: • 1.2 million people are living with HIV in the U.S. • Nearly one...
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