Throughout February, NEXTpittsburgh has been featuring my articles about Black history in Pittsburgh. NEXT originally published most of them in 2023:
- It’s time to remember the landmark clocks for Black Pittsburghers (Feb. 7, 2024)
- Charles E. Davis built homes for Pittsburgh’s Black middle class that still endure (Nov. 13, 2023)
- These Pittsburgh-area roadhouses and resorts served Black travelers off the beaten path (Aug. 15, 2023)
- Historian Ralph Proctor Jr. wants to ensure the Hill District he knew isn’t forgotten (June 29, 2023)
- Who connects the Harlem Renaissance to Pittsburgh? The Barber of the Hill (June 22, 2023)
- From strivers to sinners: The intriguing history of Pittsburgh’s Sugar Top neighborhood (May 30, 2023)
- Pittsburgh architect Louis A.S. Bellinger left a legacy beyond bricks and mortar (April 5, 2023)
- Commentary: It’s time to correct the record for a Pittsburgh Black history landmark (March 27, 2023)
- Did history overlook the first Black-owned pro sports stadium? (Feb. 7, 2023)
That’s a lot of Black history content published throughout the year. Let’s see if I can boost those numbers in 2024.
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