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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · 17h

Curious about what the annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit is like? Here's a news story from the last one:

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Hundreds turn out for 27th annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit

YouTube video by CBS Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · 17h

The last Summit including workshops or outreach by 25 local organizations!

Would you like to present a workshop?
Join us as a volunteer?

See the Pittsburgh Racial Justice website for more info!

prjs.org

AIDS Free Pittsburgh
Allegheny County Health Department
Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP)
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), Pittsburgh
Center on Race and Social Problems. School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh
Development in Diverse Contexts Lab (UDDC), Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) at the University of Pittsburgh
Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Pittsburgh Chapter
Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)
Fair Districts PA
Highmark Health
Human Rights City Alliance and Pittsburgh Housing Justice Table
PA Groundhogs: A Safer Supply Through Science
PA Women Work
Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations (PCHR)
Positive Health Clinic
Public Allies Pittsburgh
Rainbow Serpent: Advancing Black LGBTQ Culture
Sierra Club
WZUM – the Pittsburgh Jazz Channel/Pittsburgh Public Media
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · 17h

SAVE THE DATE!

Join us for a day packed with community engagement, educational workshops, and networking with your friends, family, and neighbors!

28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit
Saturday, February 21, 2026
CCAC Allegheny Campus
9:00AM-5:00PM

prjs.org

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · 18h

November 20th is the last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania!

Get registered, and VOTE on Nov 4th!

vote.gov/register/pen...

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · 15d

Tim Stevens of B-PEP reminding us all to register by October 20th, and vote on Tuesday, November 4th.

WE VOTE IN EACH AND EVERY ELECTION!

www.b-pep.org

Group in front of the Carnegie Library in the Hill District. Tim Stevens is speaking to the crowd.

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Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh @hacpgh.bsky.social · 18d

Macedonia FACE and The Y, in partnership with Livingston Pharmacy, will be hosting a Vaccines Clinic on Th. 10/16, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. @ the Fitness Studio Thelma Lovette YMCA (2114 Centre Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15219).

This event is open to the public. Walk-ins and appointments are welcome!

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · Aug 20

Dr Tahirah Walker will speak at Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures on how Black women in Pittsburgh navigate the public sphere through an examination of the ways that intersecting identities shape discourse, silence, & reclamation.

Thurs, Oct 16th: pittsburghlectures.org/lectures/tah...

Photo of Dr. Tahirah J. Walker. Her event at Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures is described as: Walker provides an analysis of how Black women in Pittsburgh navigate the public sphere through an examination of the ways that intersecting identities shape discourse, silence, and reclamation. The image also has a cover of her book, Rhetoric, Intersectionality, and Black Women in Pittsburgh .

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · Jul 11

Saturday, July 12, noon, in Schenley Park: Prospect Shelter, Prospect Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

We have roles from reviewing abstracts for workshops, to setting out the box lunches. We meet community groups & learn so much! Won't you join us?

The sign-up form has a map to the location.

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Join us at the Summit Volunteer Cookout!

Saturday, July 12th, noon to 2pm, at the Prospect Shelter, Prospect Drive, Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (map) If you've volunteered before, please come say Hi! If you think you might like to h...

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · Jul 11

Would you like join our community in planning the 28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit in February, or help the day of the Summit — or just learn more? Let's talk!

The Volunteer Cookout & Potluck is Saturday, July 12th, noon to 2pm. We'll have food on the grill. Join us!

prjs.org

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Alex firing up the grill at a past cookout. We'll have hamburgers, kosher hot dogs, and vegan patties.

Group photo at least year's cookout in Schenley Park.

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · Jul 10

You can help plan the event, or help out on the day of in February. We have roles from reviewing abstracts for workshops, to putting out box lunches.

We meet local community groups, learn and grow!

More info, including map link, on the signup form.

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Join us at the Summit Volunteer Cookout!

Saturday, July 12th, noon to 2pm, at the Prospect Shelter, Prospect Drive, Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (map) If you've volunteered before, please come say Hi! If you think you might like to h...

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · Jul 10

Would you like join our community in planning the 28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit next February, or help the day of the Summit — or just learn more? Let's talk!

The PRJS Volunteer Cookout & Potluck is Saturday, July 12th, noon to 2pm. We'll have food on the grill (meat & vegan).

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Group photo of volunteers at last year's cookout in Schenley Park. This year's cookout is Saturday, July 12th, noon to 2pm, in the Prospect Shelter, Prospect Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Join us to learn more about the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit! We'll have food on the grill. Please bring a side to share.

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WESA @wesa.fm · Jul 9

With little discussion, Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday unanimously passed three bills intended to provide further safeguards to LGBTQ Pittsburghers.

Councilor Barb Warwick introduced the bills at the end of June to extend more protections to the local queer community.

Pittsburgh City Council passes further protections for LGBTQ people

With little discussion, Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday unanimously passed three bills intended to provide further safeguards to LGBT Pittsburghers.

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · Jul 9

In addition to speakers and workshops, the Summit is a great place to connect with community groups taking action locally!

Come learn how you can get involved -- Volunteer Cookout, Saturday, July 12th, noon-2pm, Prospect Shelter, Prospect Drive, Pittsburgh

Sign up: prjs.org

Pittsburgh's CEDAW table. That's the Convention for the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

The PA Women Work table. They empower job-seekers with the skills they need to achieve their career goals.

The Rainbow Serpent table. They're a non-profit organization committed to advancing Black LGBTQ culture through the exploration of emerging technologies, innovative healing protocols, African cosmologies, and multimedia art.

The PA Groundhogs table. They work to make drug supplies safer through testing and test kits.

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · Jul 9

Did you attend the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit last February, or see articles about it?

If you think you might like to join the community of volunteers who makes it happen, come to our Volunteer Cookout on July 12th and learn more!

Info about last year: triblive.com/local/pittsb...

prjs.org

Jasiri X of 1Hood Media giving the Keynote speech at the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit in February 2025.

Monica Ruiz of Casa San José delivering a workshop at the 2025 Summit about Knowing Your Rights when ICE shows up.

Panelists at a workshop at last year's Summit.

The closing panel at last year's Summit. Jason Beery (EJGP), Kevin Mosley (NAACP Health Equity Lead), Jackie Smith (University of Pittsburgh), Tahirah Walker (Point Park University), and Monica Ruiz (Casa San Jose)

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · Jul 8

You can help plan the next Summit, or help out on the day of. We have roles from reviewing abstracts for workshops, to putting out the box lunches.

We learn, build community, and grow!

The sign-up form has a link to a map to the Prospect Shelter, Prospect Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

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Join us at the Summit Volunteer Cookout!

Saturday, July 12th, noon to 2pm, at the Prospect Shelter, Prospect Drive, Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (map) If you've volunteered before, please come say Hi! If you think you might like to h...

docs.google.com

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · Jul 8

Join us for the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit Volunteer Cookout & Potluck on Saturday, July 12th, noon to 2pm. We'll have food on the grill (meat & vegan).

Find out about planning the Summit in February, or helping on the day of the Summit — or just learn more!

prjs.org

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Alex firing up the grill at a past Summit Cookout in Schenley Park.

Rachel and Thea at a past volunteer cookout.

Group photo at last year's volunteer cookout.

Map to the cookout location in Schenley Park: Prospect Shelter, Prospect Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · Jul 7

You can help plan the 28th annual Summit, or help out on the day of the Summit. We have roles from reviewing abstracts for workshops, to setting out the box lunches. We order the food, make the program book, and help presenters.

The signup sheet has a map to the shelter.

Join us at the Summit Volunteer Cookout!

Saturday, July 12th, noon to 2pm, at the Prospect Shelter, Prospect Drive, Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (map) If you've volunteered before, please come say Hi! If you think you might like to h...

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · Jul 7

Be a part of the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit!

Come to the Volunteer Cookout & Potluck to learn how you can join the community planning the next Summit, or help on the day-of!

Saturday, July 12th in Schenley Park, noon-2pm. We'll be in the Prospect Shelter, Prospect Dr, Pittsburgh.

prjs.org

Photos of panelists and speakers at past Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summits, including Monica Ruiz from Casa San José, Jasiri X from 1Hood Media, and Tim Stevens of B-PEP. There's also the textBe a part of the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit! Come to the Volunteer Cookout & Potluck to learn how you can join the community planning the next Summit, or help on the day-of! Saturday, July 12th in Schenley Park, Prospect Shelter, noon-2pm

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · Jul 6

Find out how you can get involved in the Summit!

Saturday, July 12th, noon to 2pm, in Schenley Park: Prospect Shelter, Prospect Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Having lunch doesn't obligate you to anything. ;-)

More info, including a Google map link, on the signup form.

Join us at the Summit Volunteer Cookout!

Saturday, July 12th, noon to 2pm, at the Prospect Shelter, Prospect Drive, Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (map) If you've volunteered before, please come say Hi! If you think you might like to h...

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · Jul 6

Would you like join our community in planning the 28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit in February, or help the day of the Summit — or just learn more? Let's talk!

The Volunteer Cookout & Potluck is Saturday, July 12th, noon to 2pm. We'll have food on the grill (meat & vegan).

prjs.org

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Janet Lunde @janetlunde.bsky.social · Jul 4

ALL ABOUT VOTING! - Panel presented by Pittsburgh Black Pride & Penn Hills Library!

Food catered by Fresh Prep PGH, resources, prize opportunities, quick voter registration!

Wednesday, July 23rd, 5-8PM, at the Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Rd

pennhills.librarycalendar.com/event/pittsb...

All About Voting - Panel presented by Pittsburgh Black Pride & Penn Hills Library. Wednesday, July 23rd, 5:00 to 8:00 PM, at the Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Phone 412-775-4700.
Food catered by Fresh Prep PGH, resources, prize opportunities, quick voter registration!
• Topics including, but not limited to:
• Local elections and what's on the ballot
• Voter power and voters' rights
• LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare
• Book banning and education
KNOWLEDGE IS THE KEY, DON'T BE WITHOUT IT! FEED YOUR MIND & GET REGISTERED!
Event cosponsored by the Alliance for Police Accountability, 1Hood, League of Women Voters, TAAG, Pittsburgh Equity Center, and Keystone Progress.

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · Jul 1

This signup sheet has more info, including a link to a map to the Prospect Shelter.

Having lunch does not obligate you to anything. ;-)
Drop by and see if this is for you!

Join us at the Summit Volunteer Cookout!

Saturday, July 12th, noon to 2pm, at the Prospect Shelter, Prospect Drive, Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (map) If you've volunteered before, please come say Hi! If you think you might like to h...

docs.google.com

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · Jul 1

Be a part of the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit!

Come to the Volunteer Cookout & Potluck to learn how you can join the community planning the next Summit, or help on the day-of!

Saturday, July 12th in Schenley Park, noon-2pm

We'll be in the Prospect Shelter, Prospect Dr, Pittsburgh.

prjs.org

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · Jun 28

More info and a sign-up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Join us at the Summit Volunteer Cookout!

Saturday, July 12th, noon to 2pm, at the Prospect Shelter, Prospect Drive, Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (map) If you've volunteered before, please come say Hi! If you think you might like to h...

docs.google.com

Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit @summitpgh.bsky.social · Jun 28

Join us at the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit Volunteer Cookout Saturday, July 12, noon-2pm! We'll have food on the grill (meat & vegan).

Would you like join our community in planning the 28th annual Summit in February, or help the day of the Summit — or just learn more? Let's talk!

prjs.org

We'll have food on the grill. Please bring a side to share. Saturday, July 12th, noon to 2pm in the Prospect Shelter on Prospect Drive. The image includes snapshots of volunteers at last year's cookout.

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