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Revisiting Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s Visits to Pittsburgh

January 15, 2018 Lindsay

There have been a few articles in the last few years that offer some insight into the times that Dr. King made a visit to Pittsburgh. The Post-Gazette’s archive blog, The Digs, posted some photos from Dr. King’s visit to speak at the University of Pittsburgh on November 1, 1966 as well as some of his previous visits to town. Last year, Rick Sebak wrote a story for Pittsburgh Magazine, which details many of the visits Dr. King made to Pittsburgh before his death. From the Carnegie Museum of Art blog, some photos that Charles “Teenie” Harris captured of Dr.… Read the rest

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Jr., Martin Luther King

Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Awards – Pittsburghers Who Demonstrate Values Based Leadership

January 20, 2014 Lindsay

Each year the Coro Center for Civic Leadership celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr by hosting the Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Awards which recognizes Pittsburghers that exemplify values based leadership. I wanted to share this information for a few reasons.  First, its timely.  Second, The winners and the nominees for 2014 are people who are doing some impressive things to make Pittsburgh a better place to live. And third, one of my big learnings from my participation in the Millennial Trains Project last summer was the importance of talking about leadership training.  One each day of the trip –… Read the rest

Filed Under: Civic Engagement Tagged With: City Year, coro, Coro Center for civic leadership, leadership, Martin Luther King, Martin Luther King Day, Millennial Train Project, MLK

Volunteering in Pittsburgh – MLK Day of Service

January 16, 2014 Lindsay

Looking for 2019 MLK Day in Pittsburgh events? Check out this list on Very Local Pittsburgh.  Earlier this week we were asked a question about where one can volunteer in Pittsburgh. @iheartpgh thoughts on places to volunteer in #Pittsburgh? — NewUrbanHipster (@NewUrbanHipster) January 15, 2014 We received a similar question last month and we are happy to connect Pittsburghers who want to volunteer with organizations that need help/. Martin Luther King Jr. Day offers a great place to start.  Pittsburgh Cares is an organization that exists to be a matchmaker between people that want to volunteer and groups the need… Read the rest

Filed Under: Civic Engagement, Volunteer Tagged With: Corporation for National and Community Service, Martin Luther King, Martin Luther King Day, MLK Day of Service, MLK Day Pittsburgh

The Museums Miss You: Reasons to visit Pittsburgh Museums

January 14, 2010 Lindsay

With a 3 days weekend after a weekend of snow, everyone is in need of a reason to get out of the house – a perfect time to revisit one of the many great museums we have here in Pittsburgh.  Here is a run down of some exhibits that are not to be missed. Carnegie Museum of Natural History – Whales Tohorā – A whale of an exhibit about whales will be at the museum until May 2, 2010. Tuesday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. , Thursday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday: 12 p.m.–5 p.m. – The Museum will be open on Monday,… Read the rest

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Museums Tagged With: carnegie-science-center, Heinz History Center, Martin Luther King, museum, sports works

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