The 47th Annual NEED Benefit Dinner

The 47 th Annual NEED Benefit Dinner For 47 years now, NEED has been Leading The Way for our region’s best...

University of Pittsburgh Hosts 'Race in America'

University of Pittsburgh Hosts 'Race in America' June 3-6, Designed To Be the Most Solution-focused Conference on Race Ever Held ...

Highmark Inc. Prepares Now for the Diversity Boom Ahead Company recognized as a "2010 Diversity Leader"

Highmark Inc. Prepares Now for the Diversity Boom AheadCompany recognized as a "2010 Diversity Leader" -- For...

New Report says African-Americans Two Times More Likely to Have Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Than Whites

New Report says African-Americans Two Times More Likely to Have Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Than Whites -- According to...

Civil Rights Superheroes: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Montgomery Story

Civil Rights Superheroes: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Montgomery Story ToonSeum Gallery, February 10-March 14, 2010 ...

Statement from DNC Chairman Tim Kaine on the 45th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday

Statement from DNC Chairman Tim Kaine on the 45th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday -- Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim...

Poll Reveals Sleep Differences Among Ethnic Groups

Poll Reveals Sleep Differences Among Ethnic Groups National Sleep Foundation's Annual Sleep in America Poll Explores Sleep Issues...

Alliance for Digital Equality Statement on Joint Center Forum About Open Internet and the Effects of Regulation on Minority Communities

Alliance for Digital Equality Statement on Joint Center Forum About Open Internet and the Effects of Regulation on Minority Communities ...

Pennsylvania to Observe 'Problem Gambling Awareness Week'; Remind Residents of Available Counseling and Treatment Services

Pennsylvania to Observe 'Problem Gambling Awareness Week'; Remind Residents of Available Counseling and Treatment Services ...

Jamie Foxx and Ludacris Partnering with CDC to Promote "i know," a New Social Media Effort to Amplify the Voices of African-American Young Adults in the Fight against HIV

Jamie Foxx and Ludacris Partnering with CDC to Promote "i know," a New Social Media Effort to Amplify the Voices of African-American...

Three Rivers Adoption Council and Family Design Resources Holds Annual Conference on Diversity

"Diversity, It's Not Just Black and White" A compelling two-day diversity conference designed to increase...

Judge dismisses charges on Pa. teen hurt by police

Judge dismisses charges on Pa. honor studenthurt by police — A judge has dismissed charges against a teenage arts student who...

STIMULUS MONIES SHOULD BE UTILIZED BETTER IN ASSISTING AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHERS HARDEST HIT BY UNEMPLOYMENT AND POVERTY

STIMULUS MONIES SHOULD BE UTILIZED BETTER IN ASSISTING AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHERS HARDEST HIT BY UNEMPLOYMENT AND POVERTY- LOCAL CIVIL...

Rep. Charlie Rangel temporarily stepped down as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee

Rep. Charlie Rangel temporarily stepped down as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Rep. Charlie Rangel temporarily...

Onorato & NEED Launch 2010 Fundraising Campaign

Onorato & NEED Launch 2010 Fundraising Campaign 47 th Annual Scholarship Dinner scheduled for March 15 Allegheny...

Raise Awareness for Organ and Tissue Donation

Step Up to Speak Up Events Use Spoken Word and African-American Greek Tradition of 'Stepping' to Raise Awareness for Organ and Tissue Donation ...

US Labor Department releases state-by-state figures on number of Americans who stand to lose unemployment benefits without congressional extension of program

US Labor Department releases state-by-state figures on number of Americans who stand to lose unemployment benefits without congressional extension...

CHILE QUAKE: World Vision Begins Relief Efforts; Transport, Communications Remain Key Challenges

CHILE QUAKE: World Vision Begins Relief Efforts; Transport, Communications Remain Key Challenges -- World Vision began...

Wheatley to host appropriations chairman for district tour Tuesday

Wheatley to host appropriations chairman for district tour Tuesday – State Rep. Jake...

2010 Pennsylvania African-American Network Convention

2010 Pennsylvania African-American Network Convention A New Decade brings a new political beginning ...

America’s Five Historically Black Fraternities Partner to Help Members Find Jobs

America’s Five Historically Black Fraternities Partner to Help Members Find Jobs America’s five historically Black...

Obama Improves Race Relations

Obama Improves Race Relations but Media Fails to Advance Goal of Post Racial Society According to Survey by TheLoop21.com & UNITY: Journalists...

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to Address the National Press Club

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to Address the National Press Club -- Lisa Jackson , administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection...

Highmark Inc. Prepares Now for the Diversity Boom Ahead

Highmark Inc. Prepares Now for the Diversity Boom Ahead Company recognized as a "2010 Diversity Leader" --...

Governor Rendell, First Lady Honor Distinguished African-Americans

Governor Rendell, First Lady Honor Distinguished African-Americans -- Celebrating Black History Month, Governor Edward G. Rendell...

Pittsburgh Public Schools to Apply to State for Act 80 Wavier Due to Snow Days

Pittsburgh Public Schools to Apply to State for Act 80 Wavier Due to Snow Days March 26, 2010 Becomes a Full Student Day in...

African Americans More Likely to Go Hungry, Suffer from Poverty

African Americans More Likely to Go Hungry, Suffer from Poverty -- "Hunger by the Numbers among African Americans," a...

Pittsburgh Prepares to Host An Unprecedented Seven Regional Benchmarking Visits in 2010:

Pittsburgh Prepares to Host An Unprecedented Seven Regional Benchmarking Visits in 2010: Interest in Region Ignited by Global G-20 Publicity...

Robert L. Johnson Outlines Plans to Provide Low Cost Prepaid Financial Products

Robert L. Johnson Outlines Plans to Provide Low Cost Prepaid Financial Products to Underserved Consumers Urges Cooperation between Industry and...

Broadcaster Tavis Smiley to Moderate Conversation on 'Need' for Black Agenda

Broadcaster Tavis Smiley to Moderate Conversation on 'Need' for Black Agenda Public Forum Also to Activate Black Participation in...

President Obama Calls for New Steps to Prepare America’s Children for Success in College and Careers

President Obama Calls for New Steps to Prepare America’s Children for Success in College and Careers Obama Administration...

New report shows high rates of unemployment and economic uncertainty for women who maintain families in Pennsylvania

New report shows high rates of unemployment and economic uncertainty for women who maintain families in Pennsylvania The Women and...

Help Black Males; Historic Meeting is a First

Black Methodist Denominations Announce Plans to Come Together to Help Black Males; Historic Meeting is a First --...

Pennsylvania's Safe Haven Program

Pennsylvania's Safe Haven Program Offers Confidential Option to Protect Newborns, Prevent Abandonment -- With recent research...

Pittsburgh Marathon Announces a Cap of 16,000

With Record Registration of 13,000 Runners to Date, the 2010 Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Announces a Cap of 16,000 ...

Tiger Woods' statement: 'I am deeply sorry'

Tiger Woods' statement: 'I am deeply sorry' (CNN) -- Golfer Tiger Woods broke his silence Friday, saying, "I am deeply sorry...

Black Farmers, USDA Agree to $1.25 Billion Settlement

Black Farmers, USDA Agree to $1.25 Billion Settlement A group of black farmers reached a $1.25 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of...

Haiti Relief Concert Rescheduled for Sun., Feb. 28

Haiti Relief Concert Rescheduled for Sun., Feb. 28 – The Haiti Relief Concert originally scheduled for...

educational outreach event that explores the causes of violence and effective models of youth violence reduction.

Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center in conjunction with Manchester Bidwell Corporation presents an educational outreach event...

More Than Four-in-Ten Workers Over the Age of 35 Currently Work for a Younger Boss, Finds New CareerBuilder Survey

More Than Four-in-Ten Workers Over the Age of 35 Currently Work for a Younger Boss, Finds New CareerBuilder Survey -- As...

Pennsylvania Voters Support State-Funded Early Childhood Education

Pennsylvania Voters Support State-Funded Early Childhood Education New Poll: by near three-to-one margin, ECE top priority ...

The Coro Center for Civic Leadership -NEXT Leaders for Green Communities

The Coro Center for Civic Leadership is looking for NEXT Leaders for Green Communities The Coro Center for Civic Leadership is...

King Tut Believed To Have Died From Malaria

King Tut Believed To Have Died From Malaria (CNN) -- The legendary Egyptian "boy king" Tutankhamun ,...

Racial Gaps Continue in Heart Disease Awareness, Low Knowledge of Heart Attack Warning Signs Among Women

American Heart Association Journal Report: Study Finds Racial Gaps Continue in Heart Disease Awareness, Low Knowledge of Heart Attack Warning...

Magic Johnson to Purchase 'Ebony' and 'Jet'

Magic Johnson to Purchase 'Ebony' and 'Jet' Reports are circulating that Magic Johnson, basketball...

Port Authority of Allegheny County-Bus & T Status

Port Authority of Allegheny County-Bus & T Status The Downtown Service Center will be closed Monday, Feb. 15, which is Presidents Day. The...

RMU to Expand Black Male Leadership Development Institute

RMU to Expand Black Male Leadership Development Institute -- Robert Morris University and the Urban League of Greater...

The CENTRIC Special Coincides With President's Day and Chronicles Barack Obama's Early Years

CENTRIC Brings Its Viewers, 'BECOMING BARACK,' A Provocative Documentary, on Monday, February 15 at 8:00 P.M.* The CENTRIC Special...

Remarks by Attorney General Eric Holder Before the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives at the William R. Bracey Winter CEO Symposium

Remarks by Attorney General Eric Holder Before the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives at the William R. Bracey Winter CEO...

Secretary Ridge, General Franks Urge Americans to Celebrate Presidents' Day and Honor Those Who Fought for Freedom by Donating to the Flight 93 National Memorial

Secretary Ridge, General Franks Urge Americans to Celebrate Presidents' Day and Honor Those Who Fought for Freedom by Donating to the Flight 93...