Fashion stylist Shawna Solomon helps today’s woman ‘Dress Like a Boss’

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Emmai Alaquiva celebrates appointment to PA Council on the Arts with gala, July 11
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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)

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Summer is now in full swing; however the warm weather season always kicks off with Alpha Weekend. Some refer to…

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07.16.18
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Fashion stylist Shawna Solomon helps today’s woman ‘Dress Like a Boss’

Perception is something Shawna Solomon feels strongly about. “Everyone judges. You have to dress and be prepared for opportunity. Be…

07.20.18
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Omega Psi Phi Bowties and Sundresses 4th of July event

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THE FAB 40, “CLASS OF 2018!”
Griffann Coleman-Brewer, Andrea Barber and Alecia Dawn Young are three of the 40 members of the Courier's Fab 40 "Class of 2018!" Click the pic to see all the group photos!
THE FAB 40, “CLASS OF 2018!”
Candace Okello and Ashley Renae Corum are two of the 40 members of the Courier's Fab 40 "Class of 2018!" Click the pic to see all the group photos!
THE FAB 40! INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS
Christian Hughes was one of the honorees at the Courier's Fab 40 celebration! Click the pic above to see all the individual pics of honorees with their award!
THE FAB 40! INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS
Deonna Gandy was one of the honorees at the Courier's Fab 40 celebration! Click the pic above to see all the individual pics of honorees with their award!
NSBE’S ANNUAL CONVENTION!
An outstanding convention! The National Society of Black Engineers' 44th Annual Convention, held in Pittsburgh! Click the photo above to see all the pics!
THE ’90s BLOCK PARTY IN PGH!
See the outstanding Pittsburghers who were at the '90s Block Party, March 8! Click the pic above to see them!
CITY LEAGUE SPECIAL SECTION!
The Courier has the BEST coverage of Pittsburgh City League High School Sports! Click the pic above for our special City League (and WPIAL schools, too!) section...
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AROUND TOWN WITH RICCO (PHOTOS)
2017 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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