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‘Go forth and tell our stories’: From harmful narratives to healing stories, words could turn the page for Pittsburgh’s Hill District
In 1994, I moved into the historic Hill District, a neighborhood often considered to be the cultural soul of Black Pittsburgh. I lived a short walk from Freedom Corner, an inspiring monument at Centre Avenue and Crawford Street. Dedicated in 2001, it recognizes the rallying point that launched many of the city’s social justice marches […] The post ‘Go forth and tell our stories’: From harmful narratives to healing stories, words could turn the page for Pittsburgh’s Hill District appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.
Gov. Shapiro makes endorsements in four state Senate contests
Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday endorsed four candidates in battleground districts for seats in the state Senate in an effort to flip the chamber into Democratic hands. Shapiro is backing Rep. Patty Kim for the open 15th District seat representing Dauphin County and Rep. Nick Pisciottano for the open 45th District seat in Allegheny County.
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