Erroll Garner, keyboardist born

The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—JORDYN CUNNINGHAM, University of Pittsburgh | New Pittsburgh Courier

The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Jordyn Cunningham, who graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Masters degree in Sports

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Ten Takeaways from the Anti-Police Brutality Protests.

About the Obama Department of Justice, in 2014, the left-of-center Politico wrote a piece called “A Lame Civil Rights Record”: “Indeed, a comprehensive review of all available records shows that the nature of the cases brought by the (civil rights) division has not differed much from the Bush

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Frances Harper

Born: 9/24/1825 Baltimore, MarylandDied: 2/22/1911 Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaFrances Harper was an African-American abolitionist, poet and author. She was also active in other types of social reform and was a member of the Womens Christian Temperance Union, which advocated the federal government

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Hyman, Phyllis (1949–1995)

Phyllis Linda Hyman was an American singer-songwriter and actress. She was best known for her singles from the late 1970s through the early 1990s including: You Know How to Love Me, Living All Alone, and Don’t Wanna Change the World. Hyman was born on July 6, 1949 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to

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The Courier's June 2 Primary Election Endorsements

The New Pittsburgh Courier endorses the following Democratic candidates in the June 2 Primary Election.

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Franco Harris

Franco Harris is a retired American football player. He was born in March 7, 1950 to an African American father and an Italian mother. He studied at Rancocas Valley Regional High School in New Jersey and later at Penn State University. Here he played for the team “Littany Lions” as

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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—IVANNA EUBANKS, West Mifflin Area High School

The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Ivanna Eubanks, as she graduated from West Mifflin Area High School.

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It took too long to arrest officer –

You go into work the next day, return the keycard you swipe every morning when you get on the elevator, pack the things from your desk, toss out whatever food you have in the pantry refrigerator and say goodbye to your co-workers before two security guards escort you out of the

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How Ramsey Orta, the man who filmed Eric Garner's killing, was prosecuted by the FBI

In 2014, Eric Garner was killed on Staten Island, New York when an officer Daniel Pantaleo, put Garner in a chokehold while a group of cops tried arresting him on accusations that included

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Legal Advertising – Bids and Proposals 6-24-20

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—AMYA S. NANCE, Pittsburgh Obama High School

The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Amya S. Nance, as she graduated from Pittsburgh Obama High School.

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Legal Advertising – Bids and Proposals 7-08-20 | New Pittsburgh Courier

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Port Authority of Allegheny County REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 20-04 Port Authority of Allegheny County (Authority) is requesting proposals for the performance of the following service (“Contract Services”): GENERAL MARKETING SERVICES The work under the proposed Agreements consists

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Pittsburgh Editor’s ‘Dehumanizing’ Op-Ed Denies Reports Of Barring Black Journalists From Covering George Floyd Protests

Alexis Johnson, a Black reporter for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, was “removed” from covering any of the city’s protests over George Floyd‘s police killing in Minneapolis, according to the union representing the

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Boxer Jersey Joe Walcott born

Boxer Jersey Joe Walcott was born Arnold Raymond Cream in Merchantville, New Jersey. Walcott won the World Heavyweight Championship from Ezzard Charles, whom he knocked out in the 7th round of their 1951 title bout in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Walcott had 69 professional fights. He won 30 of them

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My Daddy Changed the World!

George Floyd was an unwilling martyr for the cause of a new world

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Wilson, August

Wilson, August, 1945–2005, American playwright and poet, b. Pittsburgh as Frederick August Kittel. Largely self-educated, Wilson first attracted wide critical attention with his Broadway debut, Ma Raineys Black Bottom (1984), a play set in 1927 that dramatizes the clash between the blues diva

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Wilson, August (1945-2005)

The fourth of seven children in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, August Wilson was born Frederick August Kittel, April 27, 1945 to an African American mother and a German immigrant father. By the time he was five, his parents divorced. His mother remarried in the late 1950s and the family moved to the

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Patricia Louise Holte is born

Patricia Louise Holte is born in Philadelphia, Pa. She will be better known as Patti LaBelle, organizer and lead singer of Patti LaBelle and the Bluebells in 1960. In the 1970s she will reconfigure the group and later reteam with Nona Hendryx and Sara Dash as LaBelle. In 1976, LaBelle will pursue

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Trump Takes Credit For Making Juneteenth 'Very Famous'

Despite history’s efforts, Donald J. Trump said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal this week that it was he who made the day so

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Statewide eviction moratorium extended through August; Pittsburgh’s revenue takes hit from pandemic | New Pittsburgh Courier

Continuing the county’s triple-digit case streak Wednesday, the Allegheny County Health Department [ACHD] announced 158 new COVID-19 infections and 12 new hospitalizations. No new deaths were announced. Thursday’s announcement brings the total case count to 4,367 infections, 196 deaths and 443 past

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Dixon, Charles Dean (1915-1976)

Charles Dean Dixon, conductor, was born January 10, 1915 in New York, New York to West Indian parents Henry Charles Dixon and McClara Rolston Dixon. Dixon’s parents exposed him to classical music at an early age and his mother taught him to play the violin, along with a number of other

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1976

Celebrating Madam C. J. Walker’s legacy with 10 of her powerful quotes

8|24 #MambaMentality

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Protesters call for investigation of McKees Rocks police | New Pittsburgh Courier

by Juliette Rihl and Ryan Loew Protesters marched through the streets of McKees Rocks on Sunday to speak out against systemic racism and demand an investigation of the borough’s police department. The almost five-hour event began at the intersection of Linden Street and Chartiers Avenue and

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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—YASMINE LOGAN, Penn Hills High School

The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Yasmine Logan, as she graduated from Penn Hills High School.

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3 Brothers: Spike Lee Drops New Short Film In Solidarity With George Floyd Protests

As protests continue to flair up every night in America due to the killing of George Floyd, the director has debuted a new short film to shine an even greater light on the injustices that Black Americans have faced over the

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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—NIKKO A. JENKINS, Clairton High School

The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Nikko A. Jenkins, as he graduated from Clairton High School.

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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—HANNAH MILLER, Valley High School

The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Hannah Miller, as she graduated from Valley High School.

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Dave Chappelle Slams Don Lemon’s ‘Where Are All These Celebrities’ Challenge About George Floyd’s Death, Lemon Responds

CNN’s Don Lemon called out several celebrities earlier this month for not showing up at protests for George

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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—MCKENZIE THOMPSON, Allderdice High School | New Pittsburgh Courier

The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Mckenzie Thompson, as she graduated from Pittsburgh Allderdice High School. The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—MCKENZIE THOMPSON, Allderdice High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.

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The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—CARLOS JAY, U-Prep/Milliones High School | New Pittsburgh Courier

The New Pittsburgh Courier congratulates Class of 2020 member Carlos Jay, as he graduated from U-Prep/Pittsburgh Milliones High School. The post The Courier is celebrating the 2020 graduates—CARLOS JAY, U-Prep/Milliones High School appeared first on New Pittsburgh Courier.

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