February 2021

You won't want to miss these virtual events!

Celebrate Black History Month with The Pittsburgh Penguins & The Lower Hill Redevelopment Team February is Black History Month and The Pittsburgh Penguins and Penguins Foundation have launched weekly programming both internally and within the community to celebrate with the theme of "Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity". These events will feature multiple speakers from the Redevelopment Team, including Tracey McCants Lewis, Dr. Kimberly Ellis and BPG’s new Vice President of Development and long-time Hill District resident, Bomani Howze.  Upcoming Weekly Virtual Events Black Women Making an Impact On and Off the Ice WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 12:30 PM A virtual panel of NHL, Penguins, and Pittsburgh executives making an impact on and off the ice for a conversation around their personal experiences and pathways to success. Featuring: Kim Davis, NHL EVP of Social Impact, Growth Initiatives & Legislative Affairs Tracey McCants Lewis, Penguins VP of Human Resources & Deputy General Counsel Dena LaMar, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Advance Auto Parts Toni Murphy, Senior Vice President of Comcast's Keystone Region Moderated by: Sabrina Saunders Mosby, President and Chief Executive Officer, vibrant PITTSBURGH Brought to you by vibrant PITTSBURGH The Hill District: Identity and History of Pittsburgh's Black Community WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 6:30 PM Join the Penguins for their final virtual event as they convene at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. Tune in to conversations featuring Penguins Executive Tracey McCants Lewis with Dr. Kimberly Ellis, Scholar of American and Africana Studies, an award-winning Performing Artist, Activist, Entrepreneur, and Historical Consultant on the Lower Hill Redevelopment.   Hear from BPG’s Vice President of Development, Bomani Howze. As a long-time Hill District resident and business owner, Bomani will briefly reflect on the bustling business district of Wylie Avenue in its hay day and the economic opportunities to come in the Lower Hill Development.   The event will also feature an exciting on-site artistic performance by the Hill Dance Academy Theater (HDAT), as well as a cooking demonstration of traditional African-American cuisine by Darwin Copeland, CEO of Z-Best BBQ For more information on all events clickhere or email Stay Tuned Be on the lookout for the next Lower Hill Redevelopment newsletter bulletin. In the coming weeks, expect some project news from the Development Team, upcoming events, resources from our project partners, and more! Do you have questions about the Lower Hill Redevelopment? Send them to [email protected]. Your question may just end up on the next newsletter! Questions, Comments or Content Suggestions? Send us your feedback at [email protected]. We will do our best to answer quickly and accurately. Your question may just be featured in our next newsletter! Sign Up for the Newsletter The Lower Hill Redevelopment Project Team | Lower Hill Redevelopment