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.
A woman from Pennsylvania found a 3.09-carat white diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
U.S. consumer prices rose in April, fueled by a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen had argued that his company's retail locations would help eBay build a "national network."
33-year-old Isaiah Booker died at the hospital after he was shot in the chest late Monday in Pittsburgh's East Hills neighborhood.
A woman from Pennsylvania found a 3.09-carat white diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
U.S. consumer prices rose in April, fueled by a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen had argued that his company's retail locations would help eBay build a "national network."
33-year-old Isaiah Booker died at the hospital after he was shot in the chest late Monday in Pittsburgh's East Hills neighborhood.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump nominated Mastriano, who ran for governor of Pennsylvania in 2022, to serve as ambassador to Slovakia.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht said he is leaving the Democratic Party, citing what he described as growing antisemitism in the party.
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
Allen is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump, assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon and two gun counts.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
All three remaining Smokey Bones locations in the Pittsburgh area have closed after the restaurant chain's parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Daisy is taking us to Betsy Wentz Interior Design in Sewickley to talk with a few designers for inspiration we can all use!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We all know how easy it is for life to feel overwhelming and our moods to take a hit, but what if a few small changes could make a big difference?
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and Ron Smiley discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, we’re trying the new strawberry Smiley Cookie from Eat'n Park!
School’s almost out for the summer, but before those backpacks hit the floor, and brains switch to sleep mode, we’re on a mission to beat the summer slump.
This is the time of year when a lot of fun events start to pop up. There’s something you’ll want to add to your calendar that trades two legs for two wheels. It’s called Rush to Crush Cancer, and it supports the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
Workers at Butler Memorial Hospital say they're ready to walk off the job if hospital management doesn't come to terms with them.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
A new report from Public Citizen identified several Pittsburgh-area hospitals that could be at risk of closing due to federal budget cuts.
Allegheny Health Network's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute moved to a new space on Friday.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly signed kicker Chris Boswell to a four-year contract extension.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Jesús Rodríguez hit an RBI single in the 12th inning, and the Giants rallied from a pair of two-run deficits to beat the Pirates 7-6.
Nick Gonzales and Joey Bart each had four hits, Brandon Lowe drove in four runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates had a season-high 20 hits in a 13-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.
Rafael Devers homered to back six strong innings from Robbie Ray, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Riverlife will reopen its free-to-access barge platform, Shore Thing, later this month.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
A man has died after he was shot in a late-night shooting in Downtown Pittsburgh's Market Square. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz shares the latest details.
Daisy is taking us to Betsy Wentz Interior Design in Sewickley to talk with a few designers for inspiration we can all use!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We all know how easy it is for life to feel overwhelming and our moods to take a hit, but what if a few small changes could make a big difference?
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and Ron Smiley discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, we’re trying the new strawberry Smiley Cookie from Eat'n Park!
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
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.
