June 13, 2024 Swissvale Juneteenth Celebration The third annual Swissvale Juneteenth Celebration will feature a variety of activities and live performances when it is held on June 23. Learn More The Juneteenth celebration will take place from noon to 8 p.m. on June 23 at Les Getz Memorial Park in Swissvale. The event will include food trucks, raffles, vendors, a silent auction, a career fair, and appearances by local fraternities and sororities. Musical performances at the event will include: Flow Band The Bill Henry Band Rico Blu
May 31, 2024 2024 Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration The 2024 Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration will feature music, food, and a chance to learn about history and celebrate freedom. Learn More Juneteenth celebrates the day that slaves in Texas were informed that slavery had been abolished after the Civil War. The actual holiday is on Wednesday, June 19. The three-day celebration will be hosted by Western Pennsylvania Juneteenth Celebration and will take place in Market Square and on nearby streets. The celebration will run from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on June 14 to 16. On Friday, June 14, attendees can take part in the 51 Years of Hip Hop celebration featuring Freeway, Beanie Siegel, and Arrested Development. On Saturday, June 15, Ladies Night will feature Elle Varner, Keke Wyatt, 1990s R&B group Brownstone, and 1970s soul group The Blackbyrds. The closing night – Sunday, June 16 – will feature Kelly Price. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.
May 29, 2024 Resources for June Observances Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them. Here is a list of resources for June observances: Month-Long Observances JUNE IS CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Caribbean American History and Culture, U.S. Department of the Interior Global Diasporas: Contemporary African and Caribbean Migration – Organizations & Resources in Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Library System On the Town: Celebrating Caribbean American Heritage, PBS Caribbean American Heritage Month, Pittsburgh Technical College Top 10 Caribbean American Heritage Month Activities, Twinkl 19 Books to Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage, Scholastic Caribbean American Heritage Month Resource Toolkit, U.S. Department of State Anti-Racism Tools, Trying Together Inclusive Language Guidelines, American Psychological Association (APA) JUNE IS NATIONAL MEN’S HEALTH MONTH 5-Minute Guide to Men’s Mental Health, Mental Health America Self-Care for Men: The Essential Guide, Mind Journal Trans Men Health Screening Recommendations, AIDS Education and Training Center (AETC) Gay and Bisexual Men’s Health Issues, Johns Hopkins Resources for Supporting Physical Activity, Nutrition, Play, and More, Action for Healthy Kids Promoting the Physical Health of Boys (and Girls), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services JUNE IS NATIONAL PTSD AWARENESS MONTH Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) When a Child’s Parent Has PTSD, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Kids Health Allegheny County Crisis Response Resources, Allegheny County Department of Human Services Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth After a Recent Shooting, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Helping Young Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers, The National Child Traumatic Stress Network JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH Pittsburgh Pride 2024, Pittsburgh Pride Revolution 6 Things LGBTQ Youth Want Allies to Do This Pride, Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLESEN) Sharing Pride Month with Kids: 9 Ways to Celebrate Pride Month, Boys & Girls Clubs of America LGBTQ Activism and Contributions, Library of Congress The LGBTQ+ Experience, PBS Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Series: Gender, Gender Identity, and LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Trying Together LGBTQ Resources, Allegheny County Department of Human Services LGBTQ Resource List, GLAAD Being an LGBTQ+ Ally, Human Rights Campaign Research: How To Be a Better Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community, Harvard Business Review Pronoun Guide, Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLESEN) LGBTQ Glossary, Johns Hopkins University: Diversity and Inclusion Resources JUNE IS CHILD VISION AWARENESS MONTH 6 Ways to Be Proactive About Your Child’s Eye Health, Johns Hopkins Medicine Keep an Eye on Your Child’s Vision, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Resources for Parents of Blind and Low-Vision Children, Library of Congress: National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled Early Childhood Inclusion, Trying Together Parenting with a Visual Impairment, BBC Parenting Without Sight: What Attorneys and Social Workers Should Know About Blindness, National Federation of the Blind How to Get Free Audio Books for the Blind and Visually Impaired, The Braille Institute 25+ Children’s Books Featuring Visually Impaired Characters, WonderBaby Weeks of Recognition JUNE 1 – 7 IS CPR & AED AWARENESS WEEK CPR Facts & Statistics, American Heart Association How to Perform Child and Baby CPR, American Red Cross JUNE 10 – 16 IS NATIONAL MEN’S HEALTH WEEK 5 Ways to Celebrate Men’s Health Week, National Foundation for Cancer Research How to Support Men for National Men’s Health Week, Better Health The Masculinity Project, Johns Hopkins University See additional resources under National Men’s Health Month. Days of Recognition JUNE 5 IS WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY World Environment Day, United Nations Sustainable YOUniverse, Pittsburgh Earth Day JUNE 16 IS FATHER’S DAY 53 Best Father’s Day Activities That’ll Be Fun for the Whole Family, Good Housekeeping The 8 Best Things Dads Can Do for Themselves in Honor of Father’s Day, Everyday Health Developmentally Appropriate Parenting Series: Caring for the Caregiver, Trying Together What Father’s Day Means to a Transgender Dad, USA Today When is Father’s Day 2024 – and Why Do We Celebrate It?, Reader’s Digest JUNE 19 IS JUNETEENTH Juneteenth: The History of a Holiday, The New York Times Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration, Visit Pittsburgh 5 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth with Your Family, PBS Kids for Parents 20 Educational Resources and Activities for Teaching Juneteenth, Teaching Expertise NMAAHC Kids: Understanding & Celebrating Juneteenth, National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) Children’s Books to Honor Juneteenth and Black History, Harper Collins Publishers Top 10 Children’s Books on Freedom, Bookroo The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth, The Smithsonian Institution How Do You Explain Slavery to Kids?, National Geographic Talking to Kids About Racism and Violence, The Child Mind Institute Anti-Racism Resources for Families, Trying Together JUNE 27 IS NATIONAL PTSD AWARENESS DAY What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?, National Institute of Mental Health Resources on Trauma for Caregivers and Families, Child Welfare Information Gateway Multilingual Trauma Resources, The Child Mind Institute Children’s Books for Coping with Abuse and Trauma, Creating a Family See additional resources under National PTSD Awareness Month.
May 28, 2024 East End Community Celebrates Juneteenth The Trade Institute of Pittsburgh and other community partners – including Trying Together – will host a Pre-Juneteenth Festival on June 14 in Homewood. Learn More Juneteenth Pittsburgh 2024 will include free food and activities, including live entertainment and a kid’s zone. DJ Hoodie Tre will spin tunes and visitors can take part in a group fitness class. Special guest speakers include Leon Ford, Jason Rivers, and Rev. Cornell Jones. The event will run from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 14 at the Homewood-Brushton YMCA.
May 21, 2024 Black Power Story Time In celebration of Juneteenth, the Frick Environmental Center will host Black Power Storytime on June 19. The event will also include a garden activity. Learn More Attendees will meet in the From Slavery to Freedom Garden for a storytime event that celebrates Juneteenth. The event, presented by BOOM Concepts, will feature award-winning artist and entrepreneur DS Kinsel, who will read two children’s stories. Afterward, children and their caregivers will be able to participate in a short garden activity led by Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy naturalist educators. The program is best suited for families with children ages four to 9. More Details Black Power Storytime will run from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19. It is located at 2005 Beechwood Boulevard in Pittsburgh. There is a parking lot and additional on-street parking by the center. You can reach the center by bus via the 61A and 61B and get off at the Forbes and Dallas avenues stop. The center is a five-minute walk from the bus stop.
June 15, 2022 Celebrate Juneteenth in the Pittsburgh Region Several organizations in the Pittsburgh area are hosting Juneteenth celebrations this weekend. Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It is also often observed for celebrating African-American culture. Events Pittsburgh Juneteenth Freedom Day Pittsburgh will celebrate the Western Pennsylvania Juneteenth Homecoming Celebration June 17-19 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Point State Park and Market Square. This free, family-friendly event is a Celebration of all Cities and Boroughs in Allegheny County and will feature African American Culture Education, speakers, live music, and local vendors. Details are online. Juneteeth Carnival Jubilee Join Focus on Renewal for a community celebration on Saturday, June 20, from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Entertainment includes performances, music, vendors, free children’s activities, games, and more. Details are on the Focus on Renewal website. Swissvale Celebrates Juneteenth This year, the Juneteenth Celebration will take place on Saturday, June 18, from noon to 8 p.m. at Les Getz Memorial Park from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 18th. Activities will include music, vendors, a local artist exhibition and a writing contest. Learn More. Juneteenth Makers Market Bakery Square is hosting a Juneteenth Makers Market on Sunday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to feature the art and voices of the black community. Celebrate Juneteenth at the Macedonia FACE Book Jam The Macedonia Family and Community Enrichment Center, Inc. event will be on Monday, June 20, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Thelma Lovette YMCA Gymnasium and will feature a DJ, family prizes and activities, and books and school supplies for children of all ages. Learn more.
