CEA Team

During the Great Migration, many African Americans came to Pittsburgh and surrounding Mon Valley communities seeking refuge from the brutality of Jim Crow segregation, racial violence, and limited economic opportunities in the South. While opportunities in the steel mills and manufacturing industries attracted Black families, they soon discovered that racism and discrimination also existed in the North. Restrictive housing covenants, redlining, employment discrimination, segregated schools,...

As America celebrates 250 years of independence, we join millions across this nation in reflecting on our history, our progress, and our future.

Builders of Community and Collective Care Within communities, Black women have functioned as the invisible infrastructure that sustains collective life. They have organized grassroots initiatives, established institutions, and created safe spaces where healing and empowerment can take place. From churches and neighborhood groups to advocacy organizations and social movements, Black women have consistently stepped forward to address unmet needs. They have led efforts around education,...