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.
Thousands are expected to gather Downtown donned in green for the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade, which is one of the biggest celebrations of the year.
Pitt is retaining basketball coach Jeff Capel.
Part of the work on phase two of Pittsburgh Regional Transit's University Line could impact commutes for drivers who go through parts of Oakland and Uptown.
The U.S. military has confirmed that all six crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
Brick by brick, the paving stones are going down and the base of the new Market Square is taking shape -- but will it be ready in time for the NFL Draft?
Thousands are expected to gather Downtown donned in green for the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade, which is one of the biggest celebrations of the year.
Pitt is retaining basketball coach Jeff Capel.
Pittsburgh's St. Patrick's Day parade is one of the oldest and largest in the country and could bring hundreds of thousands of people to the city this weekend.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Part of the work on phase two of Pittsburgh Regional Transit's University Line could impact commutes for drivers who go through parts of Oakland and Uptown.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
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.
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
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.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL.
The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center is putting on "All Hands On Deck!"
Boaz checks out an Irish pub on wheels.
Pittsburgh's St. Patrick's Day parade kicks off Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Boaz has a preview of what to expect.
Mia Asano is one of the most talked about electric violinists in the world right now, with millions of fans and hundreds of millions of views. She joined PTL before her show in Whitehall.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
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.
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.
Pitt is retaining basketball coach Jeff Capel.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The SEA approved for the lease to PPG Paints Arena to be transferred from the Fenway Sports Group to the Hoffman Family of Companies.
Pavel Dorofeyev had two goals and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Thursday night.
Mike and Kiya Tomlin were awarded the Patricia R. Rooney Community Impact Award at the annual Ireland Funds gala.
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.
Thousands are expected to gather Downtown donned in green for the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade, which is one of the biggest celebrations of the year. Pittsburgh Public Safety said it's preparing to have a significant number of officers on patrol and it's working hand-in-hand with fire, EMS and emergency management.
We're putting a new twist on shepherd's pie.
Spring may not officially be here yet, but those warmer days earlier this week inspired us to bring a little sunshine to the studio.
Heather's back with your weekend watch guide.
The 98th Academy Awards are on Sunday night. We're getting ready with a little trivia.
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.
