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Statements on Jacob Blake Shooting
Pitt's Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion and Dean of Students shared messages on the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
New Anti-Racism Course Aims to Inspire Paths of Scholarly Activism and Black Study
As fall term begins, first-year Pitt students will be required to take a new course on anti-Black racism. The class, open to all students, is centered around the roots, ideology and resistance to anti
Q&A: A Pitt historian unpacks dueling narratives of women’s suffrage
As the U.S. celebrates the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, historian Laura Lovett draws parallels to today’s activism and the years of work that ultimately secured women
Child Welfare Resource Center Offers Virtual Retreat, Handmade Blankets to Foster Youth
The pandemic isn’t stopping more than 100 teens currently or recently in foster care from receiving support, advocacy and warmth at the annual Older Youth Retreat, sponsored in part by Pitt’s PA Child
Updates from Diversity Forum 2020
Throughout July 29-30, Pittwire staff shared recaps, insights and stories from Diversity Forum 2020.
Broadcast Students Interview Olympian Pictured in Iconic 1968 Black Power Image
Olympian John Carlos’ raised fist is iconic today, but in 1968, it turned the track and field athlete’s world upside down. Pitt broadcast film students recently heard more about it in their own
What to Expect at Pitt’s Diversity Forum, Advancing Social Justice: A Call to Action
Next week’s Diversity Forum 2020 will feature more than 55 virtual sessions to help participants gain the tools to make their communities more diverse, equitable and inclusive. Speakers include Angela
Vote for the People’s Choice Winner of the Art of Diversity Showcase and Competition
Even if you can’t attend next week’s Diversity Forum 2020, you can vote for the people’s choice winners of the Art of Diversity Showcase and Competition. See the entries.
E. Maxine Bruhns, who dedicated her career to embracing cultural diversity, dies at 96
Known as a “citizen of the world,” Bruhns was responsible for raising the visibility of Pitt’s beloved Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs and growing the program to represent 31
How a Facebook Post Sparked an Anti-racist Book Drive
A grassroots effort started by Jennifer Iriti, a research scientist at Pitt, quickly became a movement to donate more than 70 anti-racist books to teachers across the country.
A playbook for Homewood’s future
This month, a project led by Mary Ohmer called Research for Equity and Power introduced a playbook that lays out a roadmap for residents in Homewood to help influence change in the neighborhood.
The Toxic Recipe of American Inequity
Yesterday’s latest town hall, hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in partnership with the Office of Health Sciences Diversity, featured an expert panel discussion of systemic racism
Virtual Book Club Delves into Ibram X. Kendi’s ‘How to Be an Antiracist’
Sponsored by the Department of Medicine Office of Diversity and Inclusion, a recent book club welcomed nearly 100 people to discuss the bestselling Ibram X. Kendi book. See what their next pick is and
John Wallace named vice provost for faculty diversity and development
John Wallace, the David E. Epperson Endowed Chair in the School of Social Work, will serve as vice provost for faculty diversity and development beginning July 1, 2020.
Look, Listen, Read
Black members of the Pitt community recommend books, music and more that can help build bridges of understanding and spur action toward equity.
At Pitt, Caring is a Family Affair
The United Way Special Day of Caring offered a unique chance to volunteer while maintaining social distancing guidelines and safety. Several Pitt families participated to help those in need.
Researchers Address the ‘Leaky Pipeline’ to Academic Science
A new set of guidelines, a lab manual and multiple groups at Pitt are working to reduce bias in academic science and increase diversity in STEM fields.
How to talk to children about Juneteenth
Aisha White from Pitt’s Office of Child Development explains how to broach topics related to history and racial justice with kids.
Perspective: On Black fatherhood, gender and family
Gabby Yearwood, lecturer and director of undergraduate studies in anthropology, shares his personal story as a father, son and Black man in America.
The University is again ranked a Best College for LGBTQ+ Students
Here's a firsthand account of how one student found his place at Pitt.
