The Celebrate Africa Festival brings students, faculty, and staff together with the vibrant African diaspora community in Pittsburgh. There is food, song & dance, artisans, children's activities, and more! It is a wonderful opportunity to engage with the diversity of Africa and the Pittsburgh community, as well as network with local African organizations and businesses.
Find the full schedule of events and vendor list here: https://www.ucis.pitt.edu/africa/celebrate-africa-2024
NURSE UNSEEN explores the little-known history and humanity of the unsung Filipino nurses who risked their lives on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic while facing a resurgence of anti-Asian hate in the streets.
Lafayette Recollects A theatrical performance by Benjamin Goldman of the American History Theatre of Philadelphia honors the 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s 1825 visit to Pittsburgh. As the last living General of the Revolutionary War, Lafayette was invited in 1824-25 to tour the United States in the hopes that his appearance could unify the young nation during a period of deep division. The lecture, as well as other weekend events in the region, are part of a year-long nationwide commemoration of Lafayette’s grand tour. A traveling exhibit will be on display in the Cloisters from 3:30 pm.
Free and open to the public. https://lafayette200.org/
Sponsored by the American Friends of LaFayette Association, the French Nationality Room Committee, and the Centre Francophone de Pittsburgh.
