Black History Facts to Teach Your Youth
February is Black History month! This time is designated to honor the contributions of black people to this world. Originally noted as Black History Week, Black History Month was founded…
Black Businesses in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia You Can Support!
Supporting Black-owned companies helps create more opportunities for Black communities. By doing our part in pouring into Black businesses, the structure of generational wealth can benefit Black families. Buying Black…
HIV in the Black Community: 5 Facts
Each year, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is observed on February 7. It is used to bring awareness to HIV in the Black Community and the continued devastating impacts that…
UPitt Speaker Series: Cultivating Genius in Black Children
The University of Pittsburgh is hosting a virtual P.R.I.D.E Speaker Series virtually for a special one-night-only event Wednesday, September 29 from 4-6 p.m. as they engage in a thought-provoking conversation focused on Cultivating Genius…
Mental Health Resources for Black, Indigenous and Other People of Color
While there is no doubt that mental health issues impact everyone in all communities, BIPOC are under-treated in the mental health field. However, there are several growing resources tailored to…
An ASCI Gem: Tulleesha Burbage Discovers Family Heritage
Tulleesha Burbage is a Child and Family Services Program Supervisor at ASCI. After completing roughly 1,000 kinship adoptions, Tulleesha shares that she feels good knowing these kinship adoptions are keeping…
From the Desk of Stacy Wright: Remembering the Matriarch of My Strong Black Family
I love February! I specifically love it for two reasons: Black History Month and my mom’s birthday. (You thought I was going to say Valentines Day, huh?) One of the…
3 Thought Leaders Explore the Black Family Experience in Child Welfare Through a Racialized & Historical Lens
A letter to the new White House administration by Dr. Sharon McDaniel, Dr. Ervin Dyer and Dr. Yven Destin. An edited version was originally published in the Imprint. America holds onto an…