‘Soul Food Fest’ celebrates local Black-owned businesses

Andrew Cummings | multimedia editor 9/9/21 Over Labor Day weekend, Market Square held “Soul Food Fest,” an event that celebrates the history of Pittsburgh’s Black-owned food businesses. Food, festivities, live music and art could all be found in Market Square from Sept. 2-5. “Soul Food Fest” started in 2019 as a one-day event, and did not occur in 2020. The 2021 event was expanded to … Continue reading ‘Soul Food Fest’ celebrates local Black-owned businesses

BSU hosts Black Cultural Awareness Week

Griffin Sendek | Multimedia Editor  10/22/2020 In one of the biggest events since the revitalization of Duquesne University’s Black Student Union (BSU) this summer, Black Culture Awareness Week seeks to educate and celebrate all aspects of Black culture. The week-long series of events began on Oct. 18 and continues through Oct. 23. With a new event each day, Black Culture Awareness Week is an approachable … Continue reading BSU hosts Black Cultural Awareness Week