PROUD AND HONORED—From left: Joel A. Acie, MPM,MWDBE projects manager; Candi Castleberry-Singleton, chief Inclusion & Diversity officer, UPMC; Gregory K. Peaslee, executive vice president, UPMC; Winifred Tolbert; Toni Y. Silva-Jeter, MSW, UPMC; and Alieu B. Nyassi, MSLOC, UPMC.
UPMC served as presenting sponsor of the NAACP Pittsburgh Unit’s 100 Year Celebration Kick-off event at the UPMC Herberman Conference Center in Shadyside. UNIT NAACP LEADERS—From left: Richard A. Stewart, first vice president; Gregory A. Peaslee, executive vice president, UPMC; Connie Parker, president; Brigette Bethea, Leadership Development Coach; and K. Chase Patterson, chair of Centennial Celebration and Human Rights Dinner.
The evening featured the unveiling of a centennial painting by local artist, Marlon Gist, and a live concert by Lindsey Smith and Soul Distribution. PARTY TIME—Lindsey Smith and Soul Distribution
“For 100 years, the Pittsburgh NAACP has championed social justice and equality for all people. The impact this organization has had on our community has been profound. For that reason and many others, UPMC was proud and honored to host the centennial kick-off event that showcases the talents of African American artists while celebrating the NAACP‘s many accomplishments and we look ahead to an amazing second century,” said Gregory Peaslee, UPMC executive vice president and chief administrative officer. UNVEILING—Artist Marlon Gist and Brigette Bethea present the painting based on a Charles “TeenIe” Harris photograph. ARTIST—Marlon Gist displays his art. (Photos by Rossano P. Stewart) HAPPY SUPPORTERS—Brian Cook, American Urban Radio Network; Tory N. Parrish, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reporter; Esther L. Bush, president and CEO, Urban League Pittsburgh; Joy Starzel; Brenda Tate, NOBLE; Bofta Yimam, WTAE reporter; and Jerry Lopes, president, AURN. GUESTS—From left: Margaret Burley, Janice Burley, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, and Yvonne Davis.
