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Pittsburgh City Paper

Summer at the Station

This was my first writing piece for the Pittsburgh City Paper. It was about the information on the renovated train station in Wilkinsburg. 

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Where to Celebrate Juneteenth 

This piece was me giving people information on where they can celebrate the new national holiday. I enjoy this one because I was spreading awareness on something that was important to me and my community. 

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National Negro Opera Company

The National Negro Oprea Company House was declared a historical landmark and they were able to find funding to restore the house.

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Pittsburgh celebrates Juneteenth

I spent the Weekend of Juneteenth covering all the events in Pittsburgh. From block parties to art events to parades. I spent time highlighting Black organizations in attendance. 

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Burgh Bus

Pittsburgh has gotten their first every comedy tour bus and I was one of the first to cover it. I was proud of this story because I found it by doing some research. 

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Art as Liberation

I covered the Third annual Art as Liberation event at PNC Park. The event had a black artists from all over the world.

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Union protests corporate obstructions

I covered a Starbucks protest in Bloomfield. They were protesting for better benefits and wages.

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Pittsburgh Pirates Pride Night 

The Pittsburgh Pirates held their annual Pride Night and the community wanted to let them know their thoughts on it.

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Pittsburgh Parks brings yoga to the Hill

The Hill District received one of its first outdoor yoga events in history. The Yoga event was a sign for more to come.

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Market Square turns global

One of Pittsburgh's biggest global event took place in Market Square and they want more communities to take part in it.

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Pride Month kicks off in Pittsburgh

I covered the first pride festivals of the month of June. I was able to get a lot of people the platform that they deserved. 

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Pittsburgh Labor Choir 

I interviewed the Pittsburgh Labor Choir. They are one of the only protest choirs in Pittsburgh.

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