Lynne Hayes-Freeland is Talk Magazine’s ‘Person of the Year’

URA Board approves $10 million affordable housing allocation plan

It’s evident that Big Ben, Steelers can’t win the shootouts (commentary from Rob Taylor Jr.)

James Conner’s the real deal, and Swin Cash’s tournament is coming!, (Sept. 19)

Weddings will break you (Sept. 19)

Purchase Your Women Of Excellence Tickets Here!
CAN THE STEELERS BEAT TAMPA BAY?
Steelers in must-win mode already, as they face Tampa Bay, Sept. 24 (Mike Pelaia’s preview)

I don’t know about you but I don’t feel like I have seen the 2018 Steelers yet. I expected a 2-0 start, not an…

09.22.18
LATEST PITTSBURGH METRO NEWS
Allegheny County MWDBE Department Open House provides networking, information-sharing
Battling bias in the workplace—must be ‘ongoing effort,’ says Pitt professor
ALCOSAN Open House 2018
Lynne Hayes-Freeland is Talk Magazine’s ‘Person of the Year’
URA Board approves $10 million affordable housing allocation plan
Young girl injured in crash sues city over police chase
The Courier’s ‘Movie Scene Queen’ has a new Leading Man
Jamil’s Global Village fights to remain open in East Liberty
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LATEST COURIER VIDEOS!

Here’s the video from the Courier’s ‘Fab 40 Class of 2018’ event!

Mayor Peduto, hundreds more turn out for Emmai Alaquiva’s celebration at Savoy! (Courier exclusive video)

Antwon Rose II’s 18th Birthday celebrated in Rankin, at Hawkins Village (Courier video)

Zappala charges Officer Rosfeld with criminal homicide — in shooting death of Antwon Rose II (Courier story, exclusive video reaction from Pgh Black Community)

Reaction and photos from family, friends after funeral for Antwon Rose II (Courier video)

Carol Morrison, family member of 17-year-old Antwon Rose, speaks out on the police shooting, and expresses love for Antwon (video)

Pittsburgh’s own Tara Bailey discusses new book, “Deadbeat,” and Bailey Publishing House (video)

The Courier’s Merecedes Howze, aka Movie Scene Queen, featured on WTAE Channel 4! (video)

Jeff Capel speaks to Courier on becoming first Black men’s head basketball coach at Pitt (exclusive video)

WQED-TV airs outstanding documentary: “A Beacon for Change: The Pittsburgh Courier Story” (VIDEO)
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LATEST COURIER #TRENDING TOPICS…
Jamil’s Global Village fights to remain open in East Liberty
Hill House Association faces tough decisions—Plans to sell four properties, but Lavelle, Wheatley looking for last-minute funding
Being Black…and LGBTQ—Pittsburgh’s African Americans voice their opinions
Will the Pirates ever erect a permanent statue of Josh Gibson?
THE COURIER NIGHTLIFE
The Pittsburgh Black Professionals Summer Mixer 2018

It was the third annual Summer Mixer, held at Bar Louie on the North Shore, Aug. 9, featuring some of…

09.10.18
DEBBIE NORRELL’S LIFESTYLES
FashionAFRICANA presents Heroes and Sheroes (Debbie’s Lifestyles Photos Sept. 12)

What’s the common denominator between the movies “Sparkle,” “Malcolm X,” “Do the Right Thing,” “The Butler,” “Amistad” and Black Panther?”…

09.14.18
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SPOTLIGHTING PITTSBURGH’S YOUTH
It’s Back-to-School time at Pittsburgh Public Schools! (pics)

  PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS celebrated the beginning of the 2018-19 school year with an event at Pittsburgh Faison Academy, Aug.…

09.22.18
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DIANE’S LOCAL BUSINESS FEATURES
Allegheny County MWDBE Department Open House provides networking, information-sharing

The mission of the Allegheny County Department of Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise is to build the capacity of…

09.23.18
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POSITIVE STORIES IN BLACK PITTSBURGH
Valerie Njie says farewell to Bidwell Training Center after 37 years

When Executive Director and Senior Vice President Valerie Njie began working at Bidwell Training Center in 1981, it was in…
A True ‘Hometown Hero’—Hill District native Eric Howze honored as he continues to help homeless veterans

As Eric Howze tells it, “The battle doesn’t start until you’re actually on the home front.” Howze, getting the proper…
Sylvia Fields—changing lives for women and girls

Sylvia Fields will tell anyone, her life “has been a blessing from God, a very special blessing.” That phrase was…
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NATIONAL NEWS
Aretha Franklin exhibit debuts with eye toward her legacy
Cosby sentencing reveals generational divide over his legacy
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Meghan Markle takes mom to UK cookbook fundraiser
World leaders laud ex-UN chief Kofi Annan at Ghana state funeral
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BUSINESS
Nielsen examines the digital habits and impact of Black consumers
Allegheny County MWDBE Department Open House provides networking, information-sharing
Coca-Cola is eyeing the cannabis market
Spelman College Awarded $5.4 Million Grant for AUC Initiative to Increase Diversity in Museum Field
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SPORTS
Tiger Woods caps off amazing comeback with a win
Dungy to enter Ring of Honor during Steelers-Buccaneers
Who Needs The NFL? Colin Kaepernick Will Receive Medal From Harvard
Former NBA Player And Fellow Georgetown Prep Alum Defends Brett Kavanaugh, Kind Of
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ENTERTAINMENT
Wendy Williams’ new hot topic: Helping substance abusers
Quincy Jones at 85: ‘I’m too old to be full of it’
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OPINION
The Catholic Church played a major role in slavery
We can, we must do more for ourselves! (Sept. 19)
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HEALTH
It’s time to make health a priority
State Rep. Jake Wheatley’s Health & Wellness Weekend
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YOUTH
University’s Counselors Believe White Students Need A ‘Safe Space’ To Discuss Anti-Racism
Spelman Jumps 10 Places in College Rankings, Remains No. 1 HBCU
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POWER OF LAUGHTER!
Too much fun at the Pittsburgh American Heart Association's Power of Laughter Comedy Luncheon, Sept. 15! Click the photo to see the recap, including guest comedienne Kim Coles!
A NEW LEADING MAN…
Congratulations to the Courier's own Movie Scene Queen, Merecedes Howze, as she recently tied the knot with Keith Williams! Click the pic above to see the pics and other info...
THE ANNUAL SUMMER MIXER!
Click the pic above to see some of Pittsburgh's Black Professionals at the annual Summer Mixer, held on the North Shore, Aug. 9!
FUDGE FARM!
Fudge Farm is sweetening taste buds throughout Pittsburgh! The Courier's Bree White traveled to their South Side location to try out the goodies...check out her review of Fudge Farm by clicking the pic of Walt and Molly Rainey above...
MERECEDES’ MOVIE/TV REVIEWS
AROUND TOWN WITH RICCO (PHOTOS)
2018 Graduates Special Section!
NEW PGH COURIER DIGITAL EDITION
The History of The Courier
For over 100 years, the Courier has been the true voice of Pittsburgh's African American community. Click the photo above to see our history, and our numerous awards over the years.
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