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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. 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 Njie writes about the loss of Black-centered, progressive, creative spaces in East Liberty.

Professors, students urge Pitt and others to ‘fight back’ against attacks on higher ed

My dive into East Liberty’s past revealed ‘third spaces’ lost to time and development

Pittsburgh school suspensions returned to pre-pandemic levels, as Black students with IEPs see a big jump in discipline

Setback on setbacks: A state board decides not to consider new limits on drilling near buildings, water sources

Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures welcomes R.F. Kuang on Monday, April 28, for our next Ten Evenings 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.

Federal funding cuts, tariffs and project pauses hit the wallets of Pittsburgh startups

Pittsburgh pursues disparity study as Trump and courts push back on racial equity

Some school closures probably inevitable, most PPS board candidates say

Sponsored: Better. Fairer. Stronger. Join the Fair Housing Discussion on April 24.

Join us for an unforgettable night with 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize winner Andrea Vidaurre at Women for a Healthy Environment’s annual fundraiser on May 1 at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Get your tickets today!

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Former Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto recalled his work on an innovative deal with nonprofits that ultimately stalled under successor Ed Gainey.
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