The Women Who Shaped Pittsburgh History
This Women’s History Month, we’re taking a closer look at women who resisted the constraints of their time and left lasting legacies right here in Pittsburgh.
How Dr. Dorothy Height Made History
Dr. Dorothy Height would be 113 this month. Learn how she shaped YWCAs across the country and left a lasting legacy.
YWCA Honors the Women Who Paved the Way & Empowers Those Who Follow
For generations, women have broken barriers, led movements, and fought for justice. This Women's History Month, we celebrate their courage—and we ask you to help us continue their legacy by joining the YWCA Movement.
Family Fun Night: Black History Month Edition!
We had a great time at our Black History Month Family Fun Night last week, with the help of corporate volunteers from BNY and community volunteers Ashanti York and Jasmine Whitley!
Seeds to Grow Your Pittsburgh Black History Knowledge
Our city’s rich history of Black leadership, activism, ingenuity, and resistance is something we uplift year-round, and we’ve compiled a list of some moments and accomplishments to reflect on.
Freedom Corner’s Place in Pittsburgh’s Black History
At the corner of Crawford Street and Centre Avenue, the Hill District’s Freedom Corner is a reminder of Pittsburgh’s history of Black resistance.