The URA celebrates the contributions of Black Pittsburgh’s past, present, future with BHM event

Courier Newsroom
February 27, 2020

by Courier Newsroom

Students from Manchester Academic Charter School told the stories of iconic African American figures during the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh’s Black History Month event, entitled, “Connections,” Feb. 12, at the URA offices, Downtown. (Photos by Courier photographer J.L. Martello)

ARIANA MCPHERSON tells the story of Robert L. Vann, the Courier editor and publisher from 1910 to 1940.

ALFIE HUBBARD told the story of August Wilson.

JORDYN WALKER told the story of Billy Strayhorn.

KHLOE PETTUS told the story of Teenie Harris.

KAMERRIN FERGUSON THOMAS, with Carribean Vibes, providing food at the event.

TERINA J. HICKS, right, with CobblerWorld, as the attendees seemingly loved the banana pudding…

(ABOUT THE TOP PHOTO: THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS FROM MANCHESTER ACADEMIC CHARTER SCHOOL, who were part of the URA’s Black History Month event, Feb. 12.)

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