Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit

The Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit is a full day of panels and workshops, including: What does democracy mean in this moment? An interactive workshop where we directly confront our challenges in building solidarity, and work through how the limitations of electoral engagement require us to engage with each other. There will be both presentation and a facilitated Q&A. Lead by Miracle Jones of 1Hood. Register now! 28thprjs.eventbrite.com Saturday, February 21, 2026 Doors open 9:00AM for registration and light continental breakfast, and the event ends at 5:00PM. CCAC Allegheny Campus, Foerster building, 839 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

The Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit is Saturday, February 21st!

Keynote by Monica Ruiz of Casa San José, wide-ranging workshops, and a closing panel to bring it all together. Come learn about 20 local community groups!

Register now! 28thprjs.eventbrite.com

An illustration of shelves with pantry food items like cans and bottles. The Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit invites you to help support CCAC students! The CCAC has a food pantry for students, and the Summit is inviting attendees to bring non-perishable food to donate. Register for the Summit now! 28thprjs.eventbrite.com Saturday, February 21, 2026 Doors open 9:00AM for registration and light continental breakfast, event ends at 5:00PM CCAC Allegheny Campus, Foerster building, 839 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

The Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit is Saturday, February 21st at the CCAC Allegheny Campus.

There is a food pantry for CCAC students. If you'd like to help them out, please bring non-perishable items with you to donate. 🥫

A Church Reckons with Our Ties to Enslavement: How History Informs Reparations A place to begin: Liberation genealogy in community Being an Advocate for the Conservation and the Environment Building Movements for Housing Rights and Reparatory Justice Cost of A Cop City In Pittsburgh: Implications for Racial Equity & Fascism Create & Learn with Creative Reuse Dismantling Walls, Building "Casitas" Drop In Session: Making drugs safer with Pa Groundhogs Engaging Teens in Civic Leadership with the Allegheny Youth Vote Coalition Finding Voice, Creating Space, Making Change: SWPA Drug User Health CAB

Justice Jam: Justice-themed open mic share your poetry and song! Know Your Rights: Community Resilience in the Face of Law Enforcement Navigating our Democracy to Secure Education & Environmental Justice Pollution to Power: Centering Justice in Allegheny County’s Climate Action Plan Power in the Seat: Reimagining Boards & Leadership for Racial Equity The Role of Public Safety in Community Building Understanding and Appreciating 4C Hair Understanding the Root Causes of Racism What does democracy mean in this moment?

Check out all the workshops at the 28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit!

There's also a keynote by Monica Ruiz of Casa San José, and a closing panel to tie it all together.

Register here: 28thprjs.eventbrite.com

A photo of Monica Ruiz, Executive Director of Casa San José, keynote speaker. The 28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit is almost here! REGISTER TODAY! HTTPS://28THPRJS.EVENTBRITE.com/ Space is limited! Online tickets sold out in advance last year. We will have some tickets at the door. Saturday, February 21st. Doors open at 9:00AM for registration and light continental breakfast, lunch is provided, and the event ends at 5:00PM. Location is CCAC Allegheny Campus, Foerster building, 839 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

The Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit is almost here!
Register now for Saturday, February 21st.

Building Community for Lasting Democracy and Racial Equity!

Keynote by Monica Ruiz of Casa San José, a day diverse workshops, and 20 community groups -- come find your people!

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit A day of panels and workshops, including: Justice Jam: Justice themed open mic - share your poetry and song! Lead by Phat Man Dee & piano accompaniment available by Joe DeFazio. Come share your justice themed poetry, rap, song, and stories. Register now! 28thprjs.eventbrite.com Saturday, February 21, 2026. Doors open 9:00AM, event ends at 5:00PM CCAC Allegheny Campus, Foerster building, 839 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Photo of Pittsburgh vocalist Jacquea Mae. The Summit's day of presentations, panels and workshops always opens with us all singing Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing. This year we will be lead by celebrated vocalist Jacquea Mae! Join us for the keynote by Monica Ruiz of Casa San José, and a full day of workshops. Saturday, February 21, 2026. Doors open 9:00AM for registration and a light continental breakfast, and the event ends at 5:00PM. Location is CCAC Allegheny Campus, Foerster building, 839 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Four photos, one of them of an attendee at last year's Summit holding up the art that he made at the PCCR workshop. The other 3 photos are of collages that people made at PCCR using materials provided.

Yes, the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit on Saturday, February 21st has serious workshops, but it also has joy!

We open singing "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing"! 🎶
We've got a Justice Jam open mic! 🎙️
You can make art with PCCR! 👩‍🎨

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit. A day of panels and workshops, including: Pollution to Power - Centering Justice in Allegheny County's Climate Action Plan (CAP) Moderated small-group discussions will explore how racism, geography, and past decisions have shaped outcomes and consider ways the county can co-create CAP solutions that address them. Lead by Alyssa P. Lyon, Anna Rosenblum, Sarah Koenig, and Brittany Prischak. (The image includes photos of these four women.) Register now! 28thprjs.eventbrite.com Saturday, February 21, 2026 Doors open 9:00AM for registration and light continental breakfast, lunch is included, and the event ends at 5:00PM CCAC Allegheny Campus, Foerster building, 839 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

The 28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice is February 21st!

A full day of workshops including POLLUTION TO POWER: CENTERING JUSTICE IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY'S CLIMATE ACTION PLAN

Join us for a wide range of workshop & to learn about 20 local community groups.

Register now! 28thprjs.eventbrite.com

The Casa San José logo, and the text: Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit A day of panels and workshops, including: Dismantling Walls, Building "Casitas". Learn how to move from passive observation to active, collective work by centering the lived experiences of our Latino students. Lead by Nelson Ortega, and Lisbeth Garcia, of Casa San José Saturday, February 21, 2026 Doors open 9:00AM for registration and light continental breakfast, and the event ends at 5:00PM CCAC Allegheny Campus, Foerster building, 839 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

The 28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice is February 21st!

A full day of workshops including DISMANTLING WALLS, BUILDING "CASITAS".

Learn how to move from passive observation to active, collective work by centering the lived experiences of Latino students.

Register now! 28thprjs.eventbrite.com

A black and white photo of buildings in the Hill District being demolished. the text reads Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit A day of panels and workshops, including: Building Movements for Housing Rights and Reparatory Justice. 75 years ago urban renewal policies uprooted thousands of Hill District residents. Learn how housing justice coalition partners are working to make housing a human right through movement building to empower tenants and expand alternatives to market-driven housing. The panel is Leeretta Payne, Jackie Smith, Randall Taylor. and LaKeisha Wolf. Register now! 28thprjs.eventbrite.com Saturday, February 21, 2026 Doors open 9:00AM for light continental breakfast and registration. The event ends at 5:00PM CCAC Allegheny Campus, Foerster building, 839 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

The 28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice is February 21st!

Keynote by Monica Ruiz of Casa San José, and a full day of sessions including:

BUILDING MOVEMENTS FOR HOUSING RIGHTS AND REPARATORY JUSTICE

Workshops, panels, community groups -- join us!

More info: 28thprjs.eventbrite.com

Join us at the 28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit!
Register now for Saturday, February 21st, at the CCAC Allegheny Campus.

Keynote by Monica Ruiz of Casa San José, over a dozen workshops, and learn about 20 community groups.

Learn, connect & recharge!

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28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit Building Community for Lasting Democracy and Racial Equity

With mistrust and misinformation rampant, political changes are rapid, and democracy is on the line, we need to ensure that young people are nurtured, supported, and accurately informed about the voting process and what is at stake in local elections.

Join us for a full day of workshops!

Photos of Dr. Regina Holley of PA Youth Vote, and Heather Visnesky from the National Council of Jewish Women, Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit is a day of panels and workshops, including: Engaging Teens in Civic Leadership with the Allegheny Youth Vote (AYV) Coalition. The AYV is a collaboration of 8 nonpartisan nonprofits with a mission to welcome students into civic engagement and support the next generation of informed voters! Register now! 28thprjs.eventbrite.com Saturday, February 21, 2026 Doors open 9:00AM for registration and a light continental breakfast, and the event ends at 5:00PM. CCAC Allegheny Campus, Foerster building, 839 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Come to the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit to hear high school student and organizational leaders share what they’ve learned from organizing conferences, candidate forums, and running peer-to–peer, student-led, school-based voter registration drives!

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A Church Reckons with Our Ties to Enslavement: How History Informs Reparations East Liberty Presbyterian Church learned of our ties to enslavement through an 1808 bill of sale for two women named Nell and Poll. The women were being sold by Jacob Negley, one of our earliest founders. We set out to learn as much as we could about the women’s lives in the hopes of both restoring some measure of truth and informing our call to repair. In a year of research, we pieced together 30 years of Nell and Poll’s family history across three generations in Western Pennsylvania. After presenting our findings, we hosted the first in what will be a series of events, creating space for honest listening, new leadership, and thoughtful conversation about how we might continue our journey toward repair. In this session, we will present what we have learned and how this family’s history is engaging our congregation in discerning our ongoing call to reparations.

The Summit on Saturday, February 21st includes a keynote, a day full of panels on wide-ranging topics, and a closing panel to tie it it all together. Join for to learn, engage, and have to opportunity to meet 20 local community groups!

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An image of a golden cross at the church, and the tesxt Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit is a day of panels and workshops, including A CHURCH RECKONS WITH OUR TIES TO ENSLAVEMENT: HOW HISTORY INFORMS REPARATIONS. East Liberty Presbyterian Church learned of ties to enslavement through an 1808 bill of sale for two women, by founder Joseph Negley. This session describes their research and journey. Register for the Summit now! 28thprjs.eventbrite.com Saturday, February 21, 2026 Doors open 9:00AM for registration and a light continental breakfast, and the event ends at 5:00PM CCAC Allegheny Campus, Foerster building at 839 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

The 28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice is February 21st!

Keynote by Monica Ruiz of Casa San José, and a full day of workshops including A CHURCH RECKONS WITH OUR TIES TO ENSLAVEMENT: HOW HISTORY INFORMS REPARATIONS.

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Photo of Tim Stevens, and the text: Join us as we honor Black & White Reunion Founder and Community Leader Tim Stevens on Saturday, February 21st!

Tim Stevens founded the Black & White Reunion in 1995, after the killing of Jonny Gammage. The B&W Reunion began an annual Summit, which is now in its 28th year.

The Summit Planning Committee thanks Tim for his years of service and leadership, throughout the community.

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How Pittsburgh is teaching Black History beyond the classroom — and how your family can participate Check out Kidsburgh's guide to local Black History Month events.

With few schools teaching Black history in meaningful ways, community-led programs across Pittsburgh are stepping in — from hosting student summits and library workshops to offering hands-on museum experiences designed for kids and families.
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"Many organizations diversify their boards without shifting the real power that shapes culture, decisions, and outcomes. This session uncovers what it truly takes to embed racial equity into governance—from recruitment and onboarding to culture-building and accountability."

Photo of Darcel Madkins, and the text: Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit. A day of panels and workshops, including: Power in the Seat: Reimagining Boards & Leadership for Racial Equity. Lead by Darcel Madkins, CEO, African American Leadership Association. Register now! 28thprjs.eventbrite.com Saturday, February 21, 2026 Doors open 9:00AM, event ends at 5:00PM CCAC Allegheny Campus, 839 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

The 28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice is February 21st!

Keynote by Monica Ruiz of Casa San José, and a full day of workshops including POWER IN THE SEAT: REIMAGINING BOARDS & LEADERSHIP FOR RACIAL EQUITY

Online tickets sold out in advance last year, so register now!
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Four photos, one of them of an attendee at last year's Summit holding up the art that he made at the PCCR workshop. The other 3 photos are of collages that people made at PCCR using materials provided.

Join the Pittsburgh Center For Creative Reuse at the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit and make some art!

Keynote by Monica Ruiz, over a dozen workshops, & art!

Saturday, February 21, 2026
CCAC Allegheny Campus, 839 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Register now! 28thprjs.eventbrite.com

28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit Building Community for Lasting Democracy and Racial Equity

Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit -- Justice Jam open mic!

To email backing tracks in advance, please contact our host Phat Man Dee via email at phatmandee@phatmandeemusic.com
Piano accompaniment available by Joe DeFazio!

Sign up in advance or in person at the Summit!

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Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit A day of panels and workshops, including: Justice Jam: Justice themed open mic - share your poetry and song! Lead by Phat Man Dee & piano accompaniment available by Joe DeFazio. Come share your justice themed poetry, rap, song, and stories. Register now! 28thprjs.eventbrite.com Saturday, February 21, 2026. Doors open 9:00AM, event ends at 5:00PM CCAC Allegheny Campus, 839 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Justice Jam! Come share your justice themed poetry, rap, song, and stories on the mic at the Summit! We have a PA system and a microphone, and we want to hear your songs of freedom!

Register for the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit at 28thprjs.eventbrite.com

A photo of Monica Ruiz, Executive Director of Casa San José. The 28th Annual PITTSBURGH RACIAL JUSTICE SUMMIT IS ALMOST HERE! REGISTER TODAY! HTTPS://28THPRJS.EVENTBRITE.coM/ Space is limited! Online tickets sold out in advance last year. Saturday, February 21st, Doors open at 9AM Keynote Speaker: Monica Ruiz, Casa San José

A Church Reckons with Our Ties to Enslavement: How History Informs Reparations A place to begin: liberation genealogy in community Being an Advocate for the Conservation and the Environment Building Movements for Housing Rights and Reparatory Justice Cost of A Cop City In Pittsburgh: Implications for Racial Equity & Fascism Create & Learn with Creative Reuse - Make some art! Drop In Session: Making drugs safer with PA Groundhogs Engaging Teens in Civic Leadership with the Allegheny Youth Vote Coalition Finding Voice, Creating Space, Making Change: SWPA Drug User Health CAB

Justice Jam: Justice-themed open mic - share your poetry and song! Know Your Rights: Community Resilience in the Face of Law Enforcement Navigating our Democracy to Secure Education & Environmental Justice Pollution to Power: Centering Justice in Allegheny County’s Climate Action Plan Power in the Seat: Reimagining Boards & Leadership for Racial Equity The Role of Public Safety in Community Building Understanding and Appreciating 4C Hair Understanding the Root Causes of Racism What does democracy mean in this moment?

Check out the workshops at the 28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit! Opening Keynote by Monica Ruiz of Casa San José, followed by a day of workshops, and a chance to meet community groups -- find your people!

Saturday, February 21st, at the CCAC.

Register now at 28thprjs.eventbrite.com

Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit -- A day of panels and workshops, including: Know Your Rights: Community Resilience in the Face of Law Enforcement, Lead by Jasmine Hunter of Casa San José. Constitutional rights education, the current state of immigration policy and practice, racial equity violations, and practical next steps to foster safe spaces during a turbulent political climate. The Summit is Saturday, February 21st. Doors open at 9:00AM for registration and a light continental breakfast, and the event ends at 5:00PM. CCAC Allegheny Campus at 839 Ridge Avenu, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

The 28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice is February 21st!

Keynote by Monica Ruiz, and 20 workshops including KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: COMMUNITY RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

Online tickets sold out in advance last year, so register now!
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Photos of Autumn Redcross, and yvette shipman. The Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit is a day of panels and workshops, including: A place to begin: liberation genealogy in community. Liberation Genealogy is for people of African descent, with particular care for Black participants whose family histories are shaped by enslavement, displacement, and record loss. Register now at 28thPRJS.eventbrite.com Saturday, February 21, 2026 Doors open 9:00AM for registration and light continental breakfast, lunch is included, and the event ends at 5:00PM Location is the CCAC Allegheny Campus, 839 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

The 28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice is February 21st!

Keynote by Monica Ruiz, and over a dozen workshops including Liberation Genealogy by Autumn Redcross & yvette shipman.

Online tickets sold out in advance last year, so register now!
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A photo of Miracle Jones. The Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit is a day of panels and workshops, including "What does democracy mean in this moment? Lead by Miracle Jones, the Director of Advocacy and Policy at 1Hood. Register now at 28thprjs.eventbrite.com It's Saturday, February 21st, 2026. Doors open at 9:00 AM and the event ends at 5:00PM. Locaion is CCAC Allegheny Campus, 839 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

The 28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice is February 21st!

Keynote by Monica Ruiz, a day of panels and workshops, and Miracle Jones of 1Hood is presenting "What does democracy mean in this moment?"

Online tickets sold out in advance last year, so register now! 28thprjs.eventbrite.com

Photo of Pittsburgh vocalist Jacquea Mae, and the text Saturday, February 21, 2026. Doors open 9:00AM, event ends at 5:00PM. Location is CCAC Allegheny Campus, 839 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Join us for the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit on Saturday, February 21st!

We always open by singing Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing, and this year we will be lead by Jacquea Mae!

Keynote by Monica Ruiz, over a dozen workshops & panels, and an open mic Justice Jam.

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Photos of Natalie Davidson and Kat Marquez of Penn Future, who will be leading the workshop Take Action! A Workshop for Advocates for Environmental Justice. Register now! Saturday, February 21, 2026.

The Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit is a full day of panels and workshops, including:

"Take Action! A Workshop for Advocates for Environmental Justice, by Penn Future"

Learn how to engage legislators and hold them accountable to protect democracy and the environment.

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Cover of the book "The Untold Story of Smoketown: The Other Great Black Renaissance", by Mark Whitaker. The cover has two great photos by Teenie Harris. Uptown's Black Renaissance story includes an influential national newspaper, musicians, and athletes - captured on film by Teenie Harris, and on stage by August Wilson.

February is Black History Month, and Pittsburgh's history includes Uptown's extraordinary achievements in music, journalism, sports, theater and more.

Be part of our the city's future at the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit on February 21st!

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28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit Building Community for Lasting Democracy and Racial Equity

Space is limited, and last year we had to close on-line registrations a few days before the Summit. We did keep some tickets in reserve to sell at the door, but it's a good idea to register now to reserve your spot!

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Join us at the 28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit!
Register now for Saturday, February 21st, at the CCAC Allegheny Campus.

Keynote by Monica Ruiz of Casa San José, over a dozen workshops, and learn about 20 community groups.

Learn, connect & recharge!

28thprjs.eventbrite.com