First-Year Pitt Students Required To Take Anti-Black Racism Course
First-year Pitt students will be required to take an anti-racism course starting this fall.
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First-year Pitt students will be required to take an anti-racism course starting this fall.
University of Pittsburgh students are taking action against racism.
A local law firm is answering the call for systemic change in the black community.
A crowd of over 100 people are moving through the streets of Wilkinsburg on Juneteenth.
PNC is committing more than $1 billion to help end systemic racism and support black communities.
One of the newly prominent voices in the local civil rights movement says she grew up among routine racism.
Racial injustice was the theme of a prayer vigil hosted by local church leaders in the town of Mars on Wednesday.
When it comes to state economies with the most racial equality, a study ranks Pennsylvania near the bottom of the list.
Many people are protesting in the Pittsburgh area and around the country to end racism, but not everyone who wants to protest can join because of work, childcare or health and safety concerns.
Protests and demonstrations calling for change have been a part of the American landscape for weeks now.
It may be hard for children not to see or hear about what's happening around the country with the protests and conversation about race. KDKA's Kristine Sorensen spoke with an expert about how to talk with kids about it.
Democratic lawmakers in Ohio have proposed legislation to declare racism a public health issue.
Business was reportedly down 40 percent for Asian restaurants in Pittsburgh before Gov. Tom Wolf asked restaurants to move to take-out only.
Bed, Bath & Beyond says it has removed black jack-o-lanterns from its website after receiving complaints the pumpkins resembled blackface.
A Penn State football player shared a controversial letter his teammate received from alumni following a game against Idaho.
Maryland's Highway Administration has removed several road signs for "Negro Mountain" over concerns about racial insensitivity in the name.
Neighbors living in the Perry Hilltop neighborhood say they are fearful after seeing derogatory slurs spray-painted on a parked car.
A Western Pennsylvania man is going viral for wearing "Make Racism Wrong Again" to a local Walmart store.
An Ohio high school student's prom proposal sign referencing black people picking cotton has been condemned by school officials.
Police are still trying to find who was responsible for hanging a black baby doll by a noose from a streetlight in Homewood earlier this year.
Facebook is extending its ban on hate speech to prohibit the promotion and support of white nationalism and white separatism.
UPS workers at a distribution hub in Ohio are suing the company over what they say has been a series of racist acts and discriminatory hiring decisions.
State Rep. Ed Gainey says an apparent racial incident in Pittsburgh's Homewood-Brushton neighborhood is under investigation.
Many students at Slippery Rock University are sad and outraged after finding Black History Month fliers on campus defaced with messages of racism and hate.
A woman from West Mifflin stormed out of a bar in Forward Township on Wednesday night, claiming to be offended by a display that the owner says was meant as a Halloween decoration.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Gecko Robotics will be deploying its artificial intelligence and robotics within United States Navy warships.
Evgeni Malkin scored twice in his return from a five-game suspension for slashing, sparking the Penguins to a 7-2 victory over the league-leading Avalanche.
The annual spring game on April 11 will be closed to the public because of ongoing preparations for the upcoming NFL Draft.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Gecko Robotics will be deploying its artificial intelligence and robotics within United States Navy warships.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Evgeni Malkin scored twice in his return from a five-game suspension for slashing, sparking the Penguins to a 7-2 victory over the league-leading Avalanche.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
"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.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
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?
Melanie Taylor from “The Bubba Show” on 100.7 Star has the latest celebrity gossip!
Every generation has new technology that suddenly changes the way we communicate, and that includes the sudden influx of AI tools. Etiquette expert Liz Aquino is here to help.
What happens when a group known for fighting for people decides to start fighting for fresh food?
We’re learning how to do some pop-up embroidery with the owner of Loops and Littles, Emily Kelsch!
Dr. Mike joins PTL once again, and he's sharing some of the funniest ways he’s seen a pet escape for the great outdoors!
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.
Evgeni Malkin scored twice in his return from a five-game suspension for slashing, sparking the Penguins to a 7-2 victory over the league-leading Avalanche.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The annual spring game on April 11 will be closed to the public because of ongoing preparations for the upcoming NFL Draft.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
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.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
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."
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
It seems like a week doesn't go by that you won't hear about a new scam or someone trying to rip you off.
KDKA's Megan Shinn was checking on road conditions as a winter weather advisory was issued for the Pittsburgh area on Tuesday morning.
Lagomau Malu had previously been charged with aggravated assault, child endangerment, and reckless endangerment in connection with her son's death.
The snow and tumbling temperatures are causing concerns for those still without power in Pittsburgh's Carrick neighborhood.
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.
