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Black history, gold merit: Read the stories of 4 local Black pioneers

by TyLisa C. Johnson and Jourdan Hicks February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

Spotlighting four Black people in history who shattered norms and created lasting legacies in the Pittsburgh region.

Lena Chen illustration on a stylized background.

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Lena’s labor theory | S3, Ep. 7

by Jourdan Hicks February 23, 2022April 13, 2022

Nick Ripley llustration on a stylized background

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Nick’s community practice | S3, Ep. 6

by Jourdan Hicks February 9, 2022February 9, 2022

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Episode 13, Season 2: Stigma and support — A conversation with a Pittsburgh bereavement doula

by Jourdan Hicks July 28, 2021November 5, 2021

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Episode 12, Season 2: Communal land and ownership — A conversation with Pittsburgh affordable housing advocates

by Andy Kubis and Jourdan Hicks July 2, 2021November 5, 2021

Urban Ecologist and Professor, Dr. Marijke Hecht shares how design patterns influenced by systemic racism affect green space and the plant and pest variety in cities across the country and Pittsburgh neighborhoods. (Courtesy photo)

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Better nature, better relationship, better planet — A conversation with a Pittsburgh urban ecologist

by Andy Kubis and Jourdan Hicks March 12, 2021March 18, 2021

Microplastics found in waterways across PA, including 7 in Allegheny County. Why it’s dangerous and what you should know.

by Danielle Cruz March 10, 2021March 12, 2021