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The Black Equity Coalition supports the creation of equitable systems to affirm the dignity of every human being through collaborations, networks, and policymaking. The Black COVID-19 Equity Coalition is comprised of a group of physicians, researchers, epidemiologists, public health and health care practitioners, social scientists, community funders, and government officials concerned about addressing COVID-19 in vulnerable populations. Originally focused on responding to COVID-19, the Coalition quickly realized that the pandemic’s disproportionate impact on the health, well-being, and economic stability of people of color highlighted the need to address institutional racism and structural impediments that continue to plague Black, undervalued and underserved communities. Thus, the Black COVID-19 Equity Coalition committed to working on matters of racial equity beyond the pandemic’s eventual end and became the Black Equity Coalition. Our Approach:

We seek to establish a co-leadership coordinated collaborative strategic partnership model, using clustered social determinants of health as identifiers to target needed wrap-around services through local nonprofit organizations. We also plan to optimize the Federally Qualified Health Center’s (FQHC’s) community-oriented preventive and primary health care services for medically underserved and to address the Structural, Political, and Social Determinants of Health for the under-resourced, ethnic minorities, undocumented persons, and other vulnerable populations. Email us at [email protected] to get involved! visit www.blackequitypgh.org for more information

09/04/2026

🎨 Big news for Larimer! Join us as we install a vibrant new street mural at the intersection of Larimer Ave. and Meadow Street thanks to artists from The Future Is Black Organization.

📍 Larimer Ave. & Meadow Street
Saturday, September 19th, 11a – 2p

This is a major milestone marking the culmination of our Neighborhood Power Building Project.

Over the past few years, we’ve partnered with Larimer residents, city leaders, researchers, and the Larimer Consensus Group to turn community data into actionable change.

Supported by the initiative, this mural is more than art; it’s a street-calming measure designed to improve pedestrian safety and drive health equity across the neighborhood.

A huge thanks to our sponsors .of.pittsburgh, The Future Is Black, the Urban Academy – Pittsburgh (), , and Pittsburgh District 9, City Council member Kahari Mosley.

Come celebrate community-led change with us!

👇🏾 Share this with friends and family. Drop a comment below if you’re planning to stop by!
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08/17/2026

Good people, good food, good vibes! ☀️🍔

Let’s close out the season surrounded by family, neighbors, and friends at the Larimer End of the Summer Annual Cookout!

We’re bringing the community together for an afternoon full of delicious food, music, lawn games, and fun for all ages.

🗓 Date: Sunday, August 30th
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Lower Larimer Park | Pittsburgh, PA
🧺 What to bring: Bring a dish to share, bring a lawn chair, and bring your family and neighbors!

Together we build. Together we celebrate. See you at Lower Larimer Park! 🖤💛
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08/11/2026

Caring for someone living with dementia can ask a lot of you. Your patience, flexibility, and heart.
⏱️ Small routines can make a big difference
🗓️ Keeping a consistent schedule
👴🏾 Giving your person as much control as possible
💊 Building a system for medications
😌 Responding with calm when frustration or anger shows up.

Just as important: care for yourself by protecting your physical and mental health and connecting with other caregivers.

Learn more tips and find resources from .gov National Institute of Aging here: https://www.alzheimers.gov/life-with-dementia/tips-caregivers
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08/06/2026

Celebrate Pittsburgh's Black entrepreneurs today—and every day! 🖤✨

While August is officially , our support for local Black-owned businesses shouldn't end when the calendar flips.

From neighborhood coffee shops and boutiques to essential service providers, supporting Black business owners all year long builds a stronger, more equitable Pittsburgh for everyone.

Check out Visit Pittsburgh’s comprehensive guide to Black-owned businesses in the area and discover your next go-to spot: https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/blog/black-owned-pittsburgh

Drop a comment below and shout out your favorite local Black-owned business in the Burgh! 💬👇🏾
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08/04/2026

What a powerful day of culture, connection, and health equity at the Homewood
Harambee Ujima Black Arts and Culture Festival ! 🎨🎶✨

From incredible local performers and small business vendors to vital health education, this festival highlights the beauty, resilience, and unity of our community.

BEC founder Olivia ‘Liv’ Bennett was on the ground sharing essential public health resources, including our Long COVID education guides and health screening tools, ensuring our neighborhood stays informed, empowered, and supported.

Thank you to everyone we talked with and who joined their neighbors for a fun afternoon.
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08/03/2026

Breastfeeding is a powerful, loving act that lays a foundation for lifelong health 🤎 During Breastfeeding Month, we celebrate the incredible benefits for both mother and baby.

✨ For Baby: Optimal nutrition, enhanced immunity against common illnesses, and a reduced risk of chronic health conditions.

✨ For Mother: Essential postpartum recovery support (oxytocin release that aids uterine contraction) and long-term protection against conditions like breast cancer, ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.

While breastfeeding is natural, it doesn’t always come easy. Challenges like low supply, engorgement, returning to work, and systemic barriers to lactation care can feel overwhelming.

You do not have to navigate it alone.

We’ve compiled local and national breastfeeding resources to support, guide, and uplift you every step of the way.

👇🏾 Find lactation resources: https://blackequitycoalition.org/pittsburgh-national-breastfeeding-resources
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07/31/2026

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ The Larimer Community Committee and East Liberty All-Stars are hosting the 3rd Annual Memorial Cookout & Family Fun Day, and everyone is welcome!

Bring out the whole family for a day packed with community love, fun activities, and great food!

🎉 Event Details: 🗓 Date: Saturday, August 8th
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Larimer Park / Playground

✨ What to Expect: 🍔 Free Hot Dogs, Hamburgers & Drink Chips
🎤 Karaoke & Raffles
🏆 Games & Prizes for all ages and adults
🛍️ Local Vendors Welcome!
💍 Plus, a special celebration for Bill & Darlene’s 25th Anniversary!

Come kick back, celebrate our neighborhood, and make memories together. See you at the park! 🖤
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07/30/2026

We want to hear from you! Building a thriving local economy means addressing the real challenges our families and neighborhoods face every day.

When you look around our community, what feels like the hardest hurdle to clear?

Cast your vote below and share your thoughts in the comments—we're listening.👇🏾

Poll Options:
1. Lack of affordable housing
2. Not enough local, quality jobs
3. Childcare or transit barriers
4. Lack of training/education
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07/29/2026

Did you know you can support your health & our Pittsburgh community at the same time?

According to the USDA, when you buy groceries at a conventional supermarket, local farmers receive less than 15 cents of every dollar.
Buying even a portion of your food from a local farmers’ market, you are making a direct investment in:

✅ Your Health: Access to fresh, minimally processed foods that boost nutrition, reduce exposure to added sugars/preservatives, and support long-term wellness.
✅ Our Local Economy: Keeping your hard-earned cash circulating right here in our neighborhoods.
✅ A Better Food System: Strengthening small-scale agriculture and building a resilient, equitable food system where both people and producers thrive!

Let’s buy directly from local farmers’ markets when we are able, so more of our food dollar goes straight into the pockets of the hard-working families who grew it. 👇🏾

Find a farmers' market in Pittsburgh neighborhood near you: 🔗 https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/restaurants-culinary/farms-farmers-markets/guide-to-pittsburgh-farmers-markets
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07/27/2026

We were delighted and honored to participate in the Day of Hope last week! ☀️🏿

We spent a lovely day at Allegheny Commons Park - East connecting with neighbors, chatting about Long COVID and respiratory health, providing free basic health checks, and sharing vital health resources.

Keeping the Black community informed, healthy, and supported is at the absolute heart of our mission.

Want your voice heard? Take our quick 3–5 minute community survey to help us understand what health resources and data matter most to you and your family.

👉🏾Take the survey here: https://alleghenycounty.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b2xiJnM5GaAPOqG
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