Events
Good Bye Garfield Book Sale : A Pittsburgh Prison Book Project Fundraiser
When we moved to our new location at the Spartan Center in Hazelwood we had to leave some books behind. We're hoping to find them new homes and raise some $ while we're at it. Fill a bag for $5!
We'll be open during First Fridays on March 4th starting at 6:30 and Sunday March 6th from 1-3pm.
Good Bye Garfield Book Sale : A Pittsburgh Prison Book Project Fundraiser
When we moved to our new location at the Spartan Center in Hazelwood we had to leave some books behind. We're hoping to find them new homes and raise some $ while we're at it. Fill a bag for $5!
We'll be open during First Fridays on March 4th starting at 6:30 and Sunday March 6th from 1-3pm.
Make Moves That Start Movements: A Showcase of African-American Bartenders in Pittsburgh
Hennessey and Mindful Hospitality Group present, "Make Moves That Start Movements: A Showcase of Africa-American Bartenders"
Six (6) African-American Bartenders from the Pittsburgh hospitality community will come together and showcase their talent and original cocktails inspired by the persevering spirit of the African-American community.
All attendees will receive a welcome cocktail, enjoy snacks from Black Radish and have the opportunity to cast their vote for their favorite cocktail.
Location: Emerson's [2nd floor of Market Street Grocery] 435 Market Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Time: 6-9 pm
All Ticket proceeds benefit 1HoodMedia.
More About 1HoodMedia:
Founded in 2006, 1Hood begins as a collective of men from various disciplines, ideologies, and belief systems who banded together to address violence within and against our community. We have grown to an intergenerational, intersectional community committed to the same mission. 1Hood Media is a collective of socially conscious artists and activists who utilize art as a means of raising awareness about social justice matters affecting people around the world. We offer performance, written and visual art to connect communities and amplify messages. We provide workshops, curriculum consultation, media literacy training, conflict resolution, lyricism/songwriting, vocal instruction, music production, blogging, photography, and videography. Further, we offer consultation to artists seeking to establish a fruitful independent career and organizations who wish to establish a culture of equity and activism. In addition, 1Hood Media provides youth-based training in media literacy and the creation of media via 1Hood Media Academy. Focused on social justice and training arts entrepreneurs, the Academy provides a platform for artists to tell their own stories and provides avenues for young people to utilize their own gifts and talents to secure financial sustainability. Additionally, 1Hood Media also organizes and promotes educational and performance-based forums as a part of our programming.
Visionary Organizers Fighting Colonization from Turtle Island to Palestine to the Philippines
Indigenous people are leading and winning fights to protect people, the planet and what is sacred. Come listen to, learn from, and be inspired by visionaries who have been organizing at the forefront of movements from the Philippines, to Minnesota, to Palestine. Three brilliant community organizers will speak with us about the ongoing colonization of these places, and the politics and strategies of decolonial resistance. We will be joined by Big Wind (Two Spirit member of the Northern Arapahoe tribe), Mohammed El-Kurd (Palestinian author and organizer), and Angelica Lin (Solidarity Officer of GABRIELA USA speaking on the Philippines).
There will be Spanish language interpretation, sign language and closed captioning. If your organization is interested in co-sponsoring please reach out to rochelle@collectiveliberation.org.
Thank you to our co-sponsors including SURJ, Garbiela USA, Indigenous Solidarity Network, Yalla Indivisble, and JVP Boston!
Speaker bios:
MOHAMMED EL-KURD is an internationally-touring and award-winning writer from Jerusalem, occupied Palestine. His work has been featured in numerous international outlets and he is currently the Palestine Correspondent for The Nation. RIFQA, his debut collection of poetry, was published by Haymarket Books.
BIG WIND is a Two Spirit member of the Northern Arapaho tribe from the Wind River Reservation. At a young age, Big Wind recognized many injustices and degrees of oppression within their community. They became involved in youth & climate leadership at the age of 13 when they learned of environmental racism happening near their home. Since then, they have worked on numerous campaigns throughout "Indian Country" including Standing Rock & for the last 3 years in Northern Minnesota in the fight to #StopLine3.
ANGELICA ARAGONES LIM is the daughter of Filipino immigrants, Mario and Lillian, and also the daughter of the Philippine islands. She serves as the International Relations Officer Of Gabriela USA and is a secretariat member of the International Women’s Alliance (IWA). She resides on Cowlitz and Multnomah Territory, also known as Portland, Oregon. She is a mother, a comrade and community organizer. She fights for national democracy in the Philippines, and for all oppressed people all over the world.
Women's Center and Shelter Donation Bags and Care Kits
Host Organization: Assemble and Repair the World Pittsburgh
Join Assemble and Repair Families create soap and hygiene kits to be donated to the Women's Center and Shelter. The Women's Center and Shelter also would like donations of new clothes in a box. This is a great way to support the Women's Center and Shelter all while learning how to make soaps and why this need exists in Pittsburgh. Please bring new clothes in regular bags the day of the event. The other items we will make the day of, and will be placed in separate care packages. Part of Repair the World Family Programs designed for families or groups with children or teens aged 18 or under.
Holiday Card Making for Older Adults
Host Organization: Repair the World Pittsburgh and Jewish Community Center
Join us virtually as we create holiday cards for older adults that will be sent to AgeWell at the JCC. We can provide card making kits the week prior, but we do ask you to provide scissors and gluesticks. Feel free to email quentin.rice@werepair.org if you are in need of supplies before the event! Part of Repair the World Family Programs designed for families or groups with children or teens aged 18 or under.
Mobile Vision Screening and Eyeglass Clinic for Children and Youth
Host Organization: Vision To Learn
Vision to Learn’s Mobile Clinic will visit neighborhood branches to provide free eye exams to children and teens with parent/guardian permission. Appointments will take 15-20 minutes and must be scheduled with the branch in advance of the clinic as the Library cannot guarantee walk ins will be accommodated. Vision to Learn will provide free eyeglasses to any child or teen whose eye exam indicates they are necessary and will schedule a return visit to deliver glasses to branches and conduct free glasses adjustments and fittings. For children and teens and their caregivers.
Classroom Dialogue for Difficult Subjects
Host Organization: University of Pittsburgh - Center for Teaching and Learning
Classrooms, whether physical or virtual, are not impervious to the effects of larger societal forces such as racism, sexism, ableism, or other forms of violence. These topics may arise during class, even if they are not the focus of the lesson. Many instructors have felt unprepared to respond meaningfully to questions or comments about the impact and integral role of systemic conditions in students’ educational experiences. In this workshop, we will address how to deal with difficult subjects that may arise spontaneously during class. If you are unfamiliar with DEI concepts or would simply like a quick refresher, we recommend participating in or watching the recording of the “Fundamentals of Teaching Inclusively” workshop, as we will build upon foundational knowledge offered there. Participants are invited to bring a sample syllabus, lesson plan, or assignment description.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Describe the value of student voices as part of your teaching
Identify current and future strategies to welcome student voices as part of instructional activities (readings, lecturing, assignments)
Recognize yourself in your role of a dialogue facilitator
SEATING IS LIMITED.
‘Hear Me Out’ Dialogue Series: Grief and End-of-Life Care
Host Organization: partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia, Northland Public Library, the Coy Public Library of Shippensburg and the Cleve J. Fredricksen Library, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
With the constant uptick of global death counts due to COVID-19, grief may feel like an ever-present emotion, not only for those lost but also for lost time and opportunity. For many of us, grief can pool together from multiple sources—whether that be racial inequity, the climate crisis, financial insecurity, or any number of difficulties that we individually and collectively navigate. In this two-hour session, we will partner with Pennsylvanian grief counselors and end-of-life practitioners. Our goal is to hold space for lived experiences of grief, our body’s reactions to grief, our cultural relationship to death, and how to navigate grief collectively.
Parenting Musical Children
Host Organization: Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council
This workshop will highlight the joys and challenges associated with parenting musical children, identifying signs of musical giftedness, balancing musical development and social development and common parental pitfalls to avoid. Those present will have an opportunity to have their questions addressed by music professionals and parents of gifted children during the question-and-answer period.
BIPOC leaders/entrepreneurs monthly support group
Host Organization: Black Girl Ventures
We don't need to be continuously silenced, so long as we have support from each other. Gain encouragement, wisdom, empowerment, and most of all sisterhood. Join us as we pour into each other.
Summer Lee for Congress Kick-Off Rally
Host Organization: Summer Lee for Congress
On November 13th @ 1PM, we’re kicking off our grassroots movement to elect Summer Lee For Congress in Homewood.
Mobile Vision Screening and Eyeglass Clinic for Children and Youth
Host Organization: Vision To Learn
Vision to Learn’s Mobile Clinic will visit neighborhood branches to provide free eye exams to children and teens with parent/guardian permission. Appointments will take 15-20 minutes and must be scheduled with the branch in advance of the clinic as the Library cannot guarantee walk ins will be accommodated. Vision to Learn will provide free eyeglasses to any child or teen whose eye exam indicates they are necessary and will schedule a return visit to deliver glasses to branches and conduct free glasses adjustments and fittings. For children and teens and their caregivers.
Mobile Vision Screening and Eyeglass Clinic for Children and Youth
Host Organization: Vision To Learn
Vision to Learn’s Mobile Clinic will visit neighborhood branches to provide free eye exams to children and teens with parent/guardian permission. Appointments will take 15-20 minutes and must be scheduled with the branch in advance of the clinic as the Library cannot guarantee walk ins will be accommodated. Vision to Learn will provide free eyeglasses to any child or teen whose eye exam indicates they are necessary and will schedule a return visit to deliver glasses to branches and conduct free glasses adjustments and fittings. For children and teens and their caregivers.
evening of arts for autism GALLERY SHOW & FUNDRAISER
Host Organization: Evolve Coaching
Evolve Coaching's annual fundraiser will highlight an exhilarating performance from Iron City Circus Arts as well as a gallery show featuring Pittsburgh area artists with disabilities. There are several ways to support this event and join in the fun - in person or online!
Mobile Vision Screening and Eyeglass Clinic for Children and Youth
Host Organization: Vision To Learn
Vision to Learn’s Mobile Clinic will visit neighborhood branches to provide free eye exams to children and teens with parent/guardian permission. Appointments will take 15-20 minutes and must be scheduled with the branch in advance of the clinic as the Library cannot guarantee walk ins will be accommodated. Vision to Learn will provide free eyeglasses to any child or teen whose eye exam indicates they are necessary and will schedule a return visit to deliver glasses to branches and conduct free glasses adjustments and fittings. For children and teens and their caregivers.
Ready Set Rise - A Virtual Gathering for an Empowered You
Host Organization: Rise
It's a networking summit, a dance party, a mental retreat, and an energy booster to get you ready to Rise. Rise is a community that sees, champions, & celebrates diversity. A powerful and authentic network of women and diverse professionals where we can unapologetically be ourselves and building our careers on our own terms.
Mobile Vision Screening and Eyeglass Clinic for Children and Youth
Host Organization: Vision To Learn
Vision to Learn’s Mobile Clinic will visit neighborhood branches to provide free eye exams to children and teens with parent/guardian permission. Appointments will take 15-20 minutes and must be scheduled with the branch in advance of the clinic as the Library cannot guarantee walk ins will be accommodated. Vision to Learn will provide free eyeglasses to any child or teen whose eye exam indicates they are necessary and will schedule a return visit to deliver glasses to branches and conduct free glasses adjustments and fittings. For children and teens and their caregivers.
Level Up: Empowering Women Through Strategic Skill Development
Host Organization: Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
A free leadership series presented by the Tepper School of Business, open to leaders of any gender.
What skills do you need to thrive in today’s ever-evolving, data-fueled business environment? How will you use these skills to solve tough, unstructured problems?
Research shows that women often get feedback on style, not skills. But success in business for all professionals is all about producing results, so our Level Up series explicitly focuses on outcomes. Learn how to have a direct, measurable impact on your organization’s financial targets and strategic outcomes.
In a world hyper-focused on data, you need the analytic skills to develop inventive solutions and the leadership expertise to inspire others to join you.
Taught by the same professors who teach in our top-ranked MBA program, the sessions emphasize experiential, interactive learning based on real-world business cases and challenges. You’ll walk away with the confidence to speak up in a way that matters.
Embrace a more daring vision of your future.
Fadi Kattan's Matbakh: Heritage, Terroir, and National Identity
Host Organization: Carnegie Mellon Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Fadi Kattan, franco-Palestinian chef and hotelier, has become the voice of modern Palestinian cuisine. When Fadi started his Fawda Restaurant in 2016, he created a cuisine honouring Palestine’s best produce with a modern twist, raising to the challenge of rendering this traditional kitchen into a gourmet dining experience. From a Bethlehemite family that has on the maternal side cultivated a francophone culture and on the paternal side, a British culture with passages in India, Japan and the Sudan, Fadi’s cuisine and savoir-faire combine worldly influences, a desire for perfection and a passion for the local terroir. After completing his hotel management studies at the Institut Vatel and working in Paris and London, Fadi came back to Palestine to join the family business. After 15 years, influenced by the ever-changing situation in Palestine, Fadi decided to go back to his passion, the kitchen.
The event will be moderated by Michal Friedman and Nevine Abraham.
Remembering Romir Talley: Celebration of Life
This will be live-streamed on Blaqk House Collections' Facebook page. As we face the one-year anniversary of the murder of Romir Talley on December 22nd, 2019, we are reminded to celebrate life and center joy, in Romir's memory.