Governor Wolf proclaimed February 2018 to be Black History Month, encouraging all to honor the history and contributions of African Americans in PA

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Mayor William Peduto Announces Opposition to Proposed Rule Impacting Immigrant Families

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UPMC Surgeon Named President of American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

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Biologist Who Champions Diversity in Science Wins Recognition for Career Achievements

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PUM Black History Salutes: Dr. Valerie Kinloch the Renée and Richard Goldman Dean of the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education

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Photos, Personal Stories Featured in 'I Am_' Project on Transgender Young Adults at Pitt

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Vibrant Pittsburgh Releases New Report – Pittsburgh Region Diversity & Inclusion Guidebook Volume 1

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PUM One on One Sara Oliver-Carter/Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion, Highmark Inc.

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PUM Black History Salutes: Dr. Quintin . Bullock - CCAC President

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Duquesne Minority Program Celebrates 10 Years of Providing Opportunities

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Pittsburgh Launches Public Safety Multicultural Liaison Unit

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Archival Collections Document the Black Arts Movement in 20th-century Pittsburgh

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YWCA Presents 2017 Racial Justice Awards Recipients receive Awards November 8

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New Center Brings Together Efforts in Diversity, Inclusion

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PUM One on One: Melissa T. Wade, Senior Director of Communications at VisitPITTSBURGH

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City Launching Public Safety Multicultural Liaison Unit To Work With Immigrant and Refugee Communities

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Judi Williams Joins Shady Side Academy as Director of Equity, Inclusion & Community Relations

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Program Aims to Increase Positive Racial Identity in Pittsburgh’s Black Children

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Shout Out to Black Church Music Makers-PUM Celebrating Black Music Month

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PUM One on One: James E. Taylor, Ph.D., New Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer UPMC

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Dr. Jeannette E. South-Paul is the Andrew W. Mathieson UPMC Professor and Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

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Heather Lyke Named Pitt Athletic Director

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William Simmons, MD | GMS Immediate Past President & Associate Professor University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

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Andrea Clark Smith is the Vice President, Employment and Labor Group and Senior Associate Counsel for UPMC

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