PIRC set to replace One Vision One Life
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Jay Gilmer recently told the New Pittsburgh Courier that replacing the street intervention that had previously been done by the, now closed, One Vision One Life was critical to the Pittsburgh Initiative to Reduce Crime.
What he didn’t say was that he is prepared to do so as soon as the authorizing legislation is approved.
“We will b
...DNC delegates: Obama has helped Blacks
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As of the most recent quarterly report, President Barack Obama’s approval rating among African-Americans is at 90 percent. While it is six percent lower than when the president first took office, vocal disapproval of the president by several Black leaders has led many to believe the president’s approval rating among Black voters is far lower.
...Chief Harper 1-on-1 with Homewood residents
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by A.J. Ross
Pittsburgh Police Chief Nate Harper made himself available to questions from Homewood residents at the YMCA Monday night in an effort to improve the lines of communication between police and community members.
The town hall meeting was sponsored by several organizations including the Black Political Empowerment
...Benefit for slain blues great Wofford
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Leroy Wofford, the blues and jazz singer known for the easy manner that contrasted with his often flashy clothes, was shot in his Larimer home Sept. 8. He died the next day from his wounds.
Police are continuing to investigate, but have little to go on. When they arrived on the scene, Wofford was conscious and told them two men walked
...Imani backers show support at gala
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Despite the recent controversy surrounding the leadership of Imani Christian Academy, hundreds came out to show their support for the school at the Tenth Annual Benefit Gala held at Heinz Field on Sept. 8.
Imani is a religious-affiliated K-12 school serving African-American students from the inner city. Proceeds from the annual gala are
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