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Courier exclusive: August Wilson Cultural Center to be renamed to "August Wilson African American Cultural Center" after community voices concerns

Trial of White officer fatally shooting Black teen continues

Pittsburgh official, husband charged in Detroit hotel case

Amanda Green-Hawkins’ ‘passion for public service’ fuels her state Superior Court run

TRIAL OF THE DECADE HAS BEGUN—What you need to know concerning the Michael Rosfeld trial (Courier's exclusive coverage)

New data shows racial achievement gaps at more than half of Allegheny County school districts

Rev., Preacher, Pastor, you can’t serve two masters (March 20)

Le’Veon Bell, Antonio Brown…they’re gone…good! (March 20)

Nominations now being accepted for Courier’s “Fab 40” Class of 2019
THE MICHAEL ROSFELD TRIAL
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Courier exclusive — Antwon Rose family attorney: Michael Rosfeld “comes off as unapologetic, very arrogant and dismissive” (video)

Following Day 3 (March 21, 2019) of the trial of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs. Michael Rosfeld, the former East…
Witness: Michael Rosfeld panicked after shooting Antwon Rose II (Day 2 of the trial)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A witness in the shooting of an unarmed Black teenager by a White police officer said Wednesday…
TRIAL OF THE DECADE HAS BEGUN—What you need to know concerning the Michael Rosfeld trial

The last time a White police officer was tried in Allegheny County for killing a Black suspect was 20 years…
LATEST PITTSBURGH METRO NEWS
THE WAIT IS OVER! Nominations being accepted for Courier’s ‘Fab 40 Class of 2019’
Q&A with Errika Fearbry Jones, Superintendent’s Chief of Staff, Pittsburgh Public Schools
Nordenberg talks Institute of Politics at March 15 Chamber Breakfast
Dena and Martin LaMar have joined the Pittsburgh Opera Board of Directors
Andrea Matthews returns to lead Brashear Association
Nine years after the Affordable Care Act, these Pennsylvanians struggle to afford health insurance
Defense rests in trial of White cop who killed Black teen
Wilkinsburg Chamber of Commerce celebrates 125 years of service
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LATEST COURIER VIDEOS!

Courier exclusive — Antwon Rose family attorney: Michael Rosfeld “comes off as unapologetic, very arrogant and dismissive” (video)

Nazareth Prep Saints win WPIAL Class 1A Title with 69-62 win over Vincentian (click for exclusive celebration video)

The Courier’s 2019 ‘Men of Excellence’ on WTAE-TV Channel 4! (see the video)

Brian Cook and Smokin’ Jim Frazier preview the Steelers vs. Bengals, Dec. 30, 2018!

Can the Steelers stop their 2-game losing streak by beating the Raiders? (Courier preview with Brian Cook and Smokin’ Jim Frazier)

Can the Steelers win a big game at home against the Chargers? (Brian Cook and Smokin’ Jim Frazier’s preview)

WAMO’s Fall Fest 2018 at Pittsburgh Obama!

The Rivers Club, full of Soul Food & Jazz!

A co-working and event space opens in Homewood, with Vernard Alexander leading the way

Local African American community members speak out against “hate,” in Squirrel Hill mass shooting (video)
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LATEST COURIER #TRENDING TOPICS…
Fawn Walker-Montgomery runs for mayor of McKeesport, saying she ‘lives and breathes’ her beloved town
Allegheny County Common Pleas Court needs more Black judges, such as Rosemary Crawford, local leaders say
A self-proclaimed ‘transit geek’ — Maurice Bell hard at work as PAT’s new Chief Operating Officer
‘Come Back Home,’ to Ghana, writes longtime Pittsburgh resident Jay Donaldson
DEBBIE NORRELL’S LIFESTYLES
Park Place 14th Annual Black History Luncheon (Debbie’s Lifestyles Photos March 20)

The month of February is set aside for Black History and a time to remember our heritage, reflect and commemorate…
Dollar Bank celebrates Black History Month (Debbie’s Lifestyles Photos March 13)

A big part of one’s lifestyle is banking. Everyone needs a safe place to deposit their money, make a loan…
Classic Events! presents Eighth Annual Black History Celebration (Debbie’s Lifestyles Photos March 6)

“Increasing your network, increases your net worth” is the motto of The Honorable Ralph P. Watson, founder of Classic Events!…
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DIANE’S LOCAL BUSINESS FEATURES
African Union Ambassador to the U.S. speaks in Pittsburgh

Staying in line with their vision to have a well-informed, empowered and united African community in Southwestern Pennsylvania, the United…

03.22.19
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POSITIVE STORIES IN BLACK PITTSBURGH
Roger W. Davis named Community College of Beaver County President

When Roger W. Davis was 3 years old, he was chosen for adoption by a Baltimore couple who’d seen him…
CCAC’s Ebony English selected to prestigious review board

The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that Ebony English, professor of Social Work at CCAC Allegheny Campus, has been selected to…
Brennan Marion overcame homelessness and severe injuries to become a highly-respected college coach

Brennan Marion, a star football player at Greensburg Salem High School and the University of Tulsa, was recently named offensive…
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THE COURIER NIGHTLIFE
RBRM— Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky & Mike perform in Pittsburgh!
The Rivers Club, full of Soul Food & Jazz!
Here are the reception photos! New Pittsburgh Courier’s Women of Excellence Class of 2018!
Introducing the New Pittsburgh Courier’s Women of Excellence Class of 2018!
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NATIONAL NEWS
Missing Black Girls and the Individuals and Organizations Trying to Help
Girl, Bye: Felicity Huffman’s shame is ‘unfathomable’ after trying to get her mediocre kid into college
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
A look at attacks on houses of worship over last decade
Facebook says no one flagged NZ mosque shooting livestream
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BUSINESS
Nordenberg talks Institute of Politics at March 15 Chamber Breakfast
Dena and Martin LaMar have joined the Pittsburgh Opera Board of Directors
UPMC partners with IBEX to increase supplier diversity
African Union Ambassador to the U.S. speaks in Pittsburgh
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SPORTS
Pitt and Duquesne give City Game one-year hiatus
Ben, Bell Brown—only one seems to get all the ‘love’ from Steeler Nation (March 20)
Williamson’s chosen path is a dangerous one
Pirates look inward to build on promising 2018
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ENTERTAINMENT
Jay-Z, Dead & Co, the Killers to perform at Woodstock 50
Coroner says ‘Young and Restless’ star died of heart disease
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OPINION
The reparations riot (March 20)
Surviving R. Kelly, Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby
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HEALTH
First African-American Neuroscience Research Initiative Launched to Close the Gap in Health Disparities
Olajide’s regimen: Getting fit without getting hit
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YOUTH
Nominations now being accepted for Courier’s “Fab 40” Class of 2019
Coca-Cola UNITED Launches Opportunity for HBCU Students
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