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Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Schenley Plaza in Oakland on Thursday as part of a National Day of Action for Higher Education. ([link removed]) The rally was one of many taking place around the country pushing back against the Trump administration. Speakers criticized efforts to slash research funding, revoke international students’ visas and eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion [DEI] initiatives.
Also, multimedia artist and storyteller Njaimeh Njiewrites about the loss of Black-centered, progressive, creative spaces in East Liberty. ([link removed])
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** Professors, students urge Pitt and others to ‘fight back’ against attacks on higher ed ([link removed])
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** My dive into East Liberty’s past revealed ‘third spaces’ lost to time and development ([link removed])
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** Pittsburgh school suspensions returned to pre-pandemic levels, as Black students with IEPs see a big jump in discipline ([link removed])
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** Setback on setbacks: A state board decides not to consider new limits on drilling near buildings, water sources ([link removed])
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Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures ([link removed]) welcomes R.F. Kuang on Monday, April 28, for our next Ten Evenings ([link removed]) lecture of the season at Carnegie Music Hall! Kuang will present a lecture on her incisive, satirical novel “Yellowface.”
Tickets are available for purchase at pittsburghlectures.org or by phone at (412) 622-8866 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
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** Federal funding cuts, tariffs and project pauses hit the wallets of Pittsburgh startups ([link removed])
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** Pittsburgh pursues disparity study as Trump and courts push back on racial equity ([link removed])
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** Some school closures probably inevitable, most PPS board candidates say ([link removed])
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Join us for an unforgettable night with 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize winner Andrea Vidaurre at Women for a Healthy Environment’s annual fundraiser ([link removed]) on May 1 at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Get your tickets today!
** ICYMI FROM LAST WEEK
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* Former Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Pedutorecalled his work on an innovative deal with nonprofits ([link removed]) that ultimately stalled under successor Ed Gainey.
* Emma Riva moved to Pittsburgh from New York City where not driving was the norm. In a first-person essay, Emma writes about not having regular access to a car.With potential cuts at Pittsburgh Regional Transit, the region is at risk of becoming even less accommodating to non-car owners. ([link removed])
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