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School bus driver Larry Farrish Jr. is known in his community for going above and beyond. Now he’s touching the hearts of strangers after an act of kindness went viral.

Farrish Jr., who drives buses in Louisville, Kentucky, recently noticed a little boy named Levi was having a rough morning. Farrish Jr. says knowing that Levi wanted to participate but couldn’t, filled him with sadness.

“I thought, ‘I gotta fix this,” Farrish Jr. says.

After Farrish Jr. finished up his morning routes, he headed to a Family Dollar store and purchased two pairs of pajamas for Levi. Then he headed over to Levi’s school to make things right.

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Pittsburgh gets its first public statue depicting a woman of color In Highland Park, artist Marlana Adele Vassar has created the first statue of a woman of color, called "Flora." It's a bronze sculpture of a beatific Black girl cradling a rabbit, sited in a flower garden near the entrance.

Congratulations to Dr. Bey on becoming the new Director of City Planning! To learn more about him, BlackPgh had the opportunity to interview him about his remarkable journey. https://blackpittsburgh.com/geographer-jamil-bey-believes-cities-should-be-kind-to-people/

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Salem's Market holding grand opening in Pittsburgh's Hill District The Hill District will once again have a grocery store after going the past five years without one.

Pittsburgh's People of the Year 2023: Visual Art | Pittsburgh City Paper Mikael Owunna, our pick for People of the Year for visual art, envisions a Pittsburgh for Black, q***r artists.

Dancing with the ancestors: Ayisha Morgan-Lee’s journey to preserve Black heritage through dance in Pittsburgh’s Hill District. Read the inspiring story of how she’s building a legacy at the Hill Dance Academy Theatre, honoring her roots and creating opportunities for artists.

AYISHA MORGAN LEE TEACHES PITTSBURGH TO DANCE WITH THE ANCESTORS - Black Pittsburgh Founder of Hill Dance Academy Theatre builds from her roots in the Hill District By Ervin Dyer Whenever Ayisha Morgan-Lee opens the doors on one of the old brick buildings at 2915 Webster Ave., in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, she’s never alone. She’s always surrounded by her ancestors. Two year...

Empowering success stories: 19 years on, Somali Bantu families in Pittsburgh continue to overcome challenges, showcasing resilience and achievement. 🌟

NINETEEN YEARS LATER, SOMALI BANTU FAMILIES THAT RESETTLED IN PITTSBURGH ARE STILL RISING AGAINST ALL ODDS - Black Pittsburgh After a generation, the children of Somali Bantu refugees find social and career advancement. By Ervin Dyer On the set of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” Haji Muya was busy changing camera lenses, getting batteries, and pulling cables. As the Netflix film was being made in the summer of 2019, he w...

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With the recent AFRICANISM Gala at Pittsburgh Public Theater, the founder of FashionAFRICANA continues her mission to honor Black creatives and celebrate African culture. Read more about her inspiring journey here! Demeatria Boccellak

DEMEATRIA BOCCELLA IS SHOWCASING AFRICA’S BEAUTY INSIDE AND OUT - Black Pittsburgh With the recent AFRICANISM Gala at Pittsburgh Public Theater, the founder of FashionAFRICANA continues her mission to honor Black creatives and celebrate African culture. By Ervin Dyer Demeatria Boccella is a change agent – a stylish entrepreneur who spends much of her creative and artistic life....

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Explore the impactful journey of LGBTQ+ activists in Pittsburgh as they strive to enhance the city's livability for everyone. Atiya Irvin-Mitchell delves into the challenges faced by Black LGBTQ+ residents, shedding light on their experiences and the community organizing efforts aimed at fostering a safer and more inclusive environment. Discover the stories, initiatives, and resilience driving positive change in the Steel City. Read more on Black Pittsburgh: [Link to the article](https://blackpittsburgh.com/lgbtq-activists-making-pittsburgh-more-livable-for-all/).

LGBTQ+ Activists Making Pittsburgh More Livable for All - Black Pittsburgh Challenges Faced by LGBTQ+ Residents Lead to Solution-Based Community Organizing By Atiya Irvin-Mitchell While statistics on the city’s Black LGBTQ+ population haven’t been tracked through the years, an estimated 3% of Pittsburgh’s population is LGBTQ+ as of 2021. Chauntey Porter, a Black tr.....

Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Housing Mobility Program Manager, Director of Communications, Tattoo Artist, and more | Pittsburgh City Paper Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings throughout the region, including a healthcare assistant position, director of communications, barista, bar prep "artist", and more.

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We are thrilled to announce that our incredible CEO, Dr. Kathi Elliott, is receiving the 2023 Steelers Inspire Change Changemaker Award! Dr. Kathi's dedication to creating positive change and her commitment to empowering the community have earned her this well-deserved recognition. She will be officially recognized at the Pittsburgh Steelers Inspire Change game on Saturday, December 23. Join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement and the ongoing legacy of Commander Gwen Elliott, Dr. Kathi's late mother and founder of Gwen's Girls.

Paradise "The Arkitech" Gray, hip-hop pioneer and X Clan member, reflects on his legacy in a captivating interview with BlackPittsburgh. From emcee to curator, he now leads the TV show ‘Hip-Hop Treasures’ and serves as curator for the Universal Hip-Hop Museum, defining the culture’s narrative. https://blackpittsburgh.com/paradise-gray-and-his-hip-hop-treasures/