Equity Archives - Page 8 of 69 - Pittsburgh's Public Source

A man leans on a porch railing, looking off into the distance. It's dusk in a residential neighborhood with cars and people in the background.

A generation ‘constructed’ for tragedy: Older Black men hit hardest by overdose crisis

by Venuri Siriwardane and Jamie Wiggan December 20, 2024December 21, 2024

A man with a beard wearing a navy sweatshirt and a cross necklace sits indoors, looking to the side with a thoughtful expression. The room has wood-paneled walls.

Bias, cost, access issues keep people with disabilities from health care

by Amber Frantz December 9, 2024December 6, 2024

A woman with dark hair holds a pen near their face, appearing focused. She wears a white shirt and flower-shaped earrings.

Forged in COVID, Dr. Iulia Vann turns to air quality, Black infant mortality as new Allegheny County health director

by Venuri Siriwardane and Kiley Koscinski, WESA December 5, 2024April 13, 2026

A person gives a presentation to an audience in a room with a large projector screen displaying text.

Pittsburgh schools dent chronic absenteeism problem, per A+ Schools report

by Lajja Mistry December 3, 2024December 2, 2024

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HIGHER EDUCATION

How ‘orphan train’ origins informed CMU’s trailblazer — and brought diversity to Fox Chapel

by David S. Rotenstein December 2, 2024September 24, 2025

A person in underwear holds a baby against a beige background.

Study: Racism and sexism keeps Black moms from losing pregnancy weight

by Venuri Siriwardane November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

A person stands at a desk in a classroom, talking on the phone and looking at a computer monitor. Classroom decor and educational materials are visible in the background.

When students’ stomachs grumble, teachers crowdsource for snack money

by Alayna Hutchinson November 12, 2024November 13, 2024

A group of adults is gathered around a table in a library, engaged in a discussion and reviewing documents. Shelves with books and a window with flags are in the background.

Economy & Housing

Immigrants add billions to PA’s economy, but they’re being held back from their full potential

by Alice Crow October 30, 2024September 24, 2025

A man walks past a mobile restroom unit labeled "The Pittsburgh Potty" in an urban area with trees and tall buildings.

Emails show funding doubts nearly drained Pittsburgh Potty initiative as city leaders explore expansion

by Jordana Rosenfeld October 24, 2024October 23, 2024

Person in a jacket and a hat stands between colorful murals looking out to the right of the frame. One speech bubble says, "Sounds Gay - I'll Be There!" and another text says, "The Future is Trans!"

For trans people reliant on federal programs, election could change everything

by Venuri Siriwardane October 21, 2024August 12, 2025