Jeannette woman served in Six Triple Eight
The women in Six Triple Eight were from all over the country, including Pittsburgh.
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The women in Six Triple Eight were from all over the country, including Pittsburgh.
A program out of Coraopolis, the NAACP's Act-So program, gives young African-Americans the opportunity to share their academic and artistic talents on the national level. Carter Spruill started the NAACP's Coraopolis branch four years ago and is the chairman of the Act-So program. He joined us to talk more about the program.
Daisy learned how the legendary Tuskegee Airmen are inspiring the next generation of pilots.
This year, the Woodville plantation turns 250 years old. It's one of the local locations that held slaves in the Pittsburgh area.
Boaz looks back on the history of jazz in the city of Pittsburgh.
The director of the Heinz History Center's African American Program talks about preserving Black history not just in February but year long.
In this week's Cooking Corner, we're observing Black History Month.
Did you know that Pittsburgh was once home to one of the most successful African-American opera houses in the country? This very special landmark is getting a comeback story of its own.
Boaz is at the Carnegie Museum of Art, checking out the Charles “Teenie” Harris Archive as Talk Pittsburgh continues to mark Black History Month.
Mal Goode was the first black, network correspondent and Pittsburgh native is the subject of a brand new biography.
Bill Strickland grew up in a poor neighborhood of Pittsburgh and became a MacArthur Genius.
The work of black, female playwright Alice Childress is now on the stage at the Pittsburgh Public Theater.
In just a few weeks, students from the CAPA Dance Department will present their annual black dance concert, highlighting the richness and diversity of this art form. We were so happy to have Ericka G. Morton, Laniaya Green and Kendyl Simmons here to give us a preview of the show.
Pittsburgh's Tina Williams Brewer isn't just creating beautiful tapestries, she's telling a vibrant story. She joined PTL to show us some of her creations.
The University of Pittsburgh's School of Law has a new dean in Jerry Dickinson.
Today, we shined a spotlight on Darelle Porter, a local basketball legend, who's been changing lives in the community for decades here in Pittsburgh.
Sixty-four years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came to Pittsburgh to speak in front of thousands of people.
For 135 years, St. Benedict the Moor Parish has been serving the African American community in Pittsburgh's Hill District.
Today on the show, we featured four local businesses, owned by black entrepreneurs. Get ready to score some deals!
On the sewing floor, fashion and football make a stylish combination.
The Citizen Science Lab is Pittsburgh's first Community Life Sciences Laboratory with hands on experiments for both children and adults. The lab just celebrated Black History Month with a special series.
All month long, KDKA-TV is highlighting Black History Month throughout our newscasts.
He's been referred to as theater's poet of Black America. He's best known for a series of 10 plays called the "Pittsburgh Cycle." One of them even inspired the movie "Fences." August Wilson grew up in the Hill District and Mikey got a chance to visit his childhood home now dedicated to his legacy.
Mikey Hood is exploring the home of a local legend. In the first part of a two-part series, Mikey got an exclusive tour of the August Wilson House's "Voices Come and Gone" exhibit.
All month long, KDKA-TV is highlighting Black History Month throughout our newscasts.
Pennsylvania Senator Lisa Boscola says she plans to introduce legislation that would temporarily pause Pennsylvania's gas and diesel taxes amid rising fuel costs.
The National Weather Service said there could be two possible waves of severe weather and storms Wednesday.
Heyward's new contract is said to be worth more than $32 million over two years with the first year of the deal guaranteed.
Construction began in January on the project that will include renovations to the district's athletic facility, press box, field house, and tennis courts.
Trees are being removed from the North Shore to make way for the Draft Theater and Main Stage for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Pennsylvania Senator Lisa Boscola says she plans to introduce legislation that would temporarily pause Pennsylvania's gas and diesel taxes amid rising fuel costs.
The National Weather Service said there could be two possible waves of severe weather and storms Wednesday.
Heyward's new contract is said to be worth more than $32 million over two years with the first year of the deal guaranteed.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Construction began in January on the project that will include renovations to the district's athletic facility, press box, field house, and tennis courts.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said "what you're seeing is emotional reactions and fear that this is a long-term war." He stressed that "this is not a long-term war."
The Pennsylvania Treasury will hold a public auction for unclaimed goods on Wednesday, March 25.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
An investigation into fraudulent vehicle inspections has led to dozens of charges against a Pittsburgh-area auto shop owner and his mechanic, police said.
There are always deals to be had at places like Sam's Club and TJ Maxx, but there are ways to get even bigger discounts.
It's time for our annual March Madness bracket, and this year it's the battle of who has the best wings in western Pennsylvania.
Padma Lakshmi is backin the arena with a fresh twist on the culinary showdown.
Daisy is visiting Neubauer's Flowers with a sneak peek at its spring open house.
Dr. Lori is back to play What's It Worth?
Backpacks can be surprisingly chaotic. Here are some simple tips to make it less frustrating.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
Heyward's new contract is said to be worth more than $32 million over two years with the first year of the deal guaranteed.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Damarco Minor followed his own miss to score with 0.7 seconds left and give 15th-seeded Pittsburgh a 64-63 win over 10-seed Stanford in the opening game of the ACC Tournament on Tuesday.
Jackson Blake converted on the decisive shootout goal and the Carolina Hurricanes recovered after relinquishing a two-goal lead late in regulation to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of the trade that would have brought in star pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Allegheny Co. Executive Sara Innamorato said in a statement that her administration will continue working with organizations that serve immigrants and refugees.
The proposed pause on the state's gas taxes comes amid rapidly rising fuel prices as the ongoing conflict with Iran is in its second week.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
After the borough council voted unanimously on Monday to remove the South Connellsville Volunteer Fire Company from responding to emergencies in the borough, Mayor Chris Wiltrout vetoed the decision during a meeting on Tuesday.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
