The symposium commemorates the 10th anniversary of the eviction of residents from the Penn Plaza Apartments in East Liberty and the 75 anniversary of the demolition of the Lower Hill and displacement of 8000 residents. Keynote speaker, Professor Edward Goetz, will speak on the relationships between race and urban displacement in the U.S. housing policy. Panels of faculty, practitioners, and community advocates will present analyses and opportunities for dialogue on the impacts of displacement on residents and explore strategies for reducing housing insecurity and displacement in our region.

We're back at it with more Needle Felting! Enjoy your favorite craft beer while creating in community!

Two Frays Brewery and Assemble join forces once again to bring you a night of craft beer and craft projects!

Needle felting is a versatile craft that allows you to create any number of shapes and designs using just felting needles, a felting mat, and wool to create 3D sculptures and 2D designs on the surface of fabric. Needle felting uses a long, thin needle which has a series of notches at its tip. When you poke this needle into and out of the wool, these notches tangle the fibres of the wool together, and as you felt, the wool will start to feel firmer, and will shrink in size.

Easily mastered, highly addictive!

We will have all the materials you’ll need, as well as instruction from our fabulous and creative Assemble teachers! Your ticket also includes a regular-sized Two Frays beer! We can’t wait to see what y’all make with us.

Participants must be 21+ to attend.

Learn about the upcoming events, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities

Bake Sale, Raffles, Kid Activities!

The Hill District Consensus Group Is Inviting You To Learn About Public Owned Land and The Opportunities Beneath Your Feet:

Special Guest: City of Pittsburgh, URA, and Pittsburgh Land Bank

Thursday, Oct 30th, 2025 5:30-7:30 pm

409 Dinwiddie Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (Next door to Post Office)

DOORS OPEN AT 5:15

LITE REFRESHMENTS

TRANSIT LINE 81,82, 83

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Leave a message (412) 697-4692

Send a message to info@hdcg.org

Encourage Others to Attend

Join us for a conversation on how libraries shape lives: providing space for belonging, tools for empowerment, and access to knowledge that transforms individuals and communities.

Reception with refreshments, snacks, and hands-on activities to follow.

Bring your lunch and join our conversation about research with k-12 schools, including the Pittsburgh Public Schools

Join us for our very first fundraiser, 25 for 25, an inspiring evening spotlighting the brilliance of Black art, culture, and community. Curated by the talented Morgan Overton, this exhibit will showcase powerful works from local Black artists, celebrating resilience, identity, and creative expression.

This special event supports JADA House International’s mission to uplift and empower generations through programming that strengthens families and communities. Your presence and contributions will help us raise $25,000 for 2025, fueling our continued impact.

We would love for you to celebrate with us by purchasing a ticket, or by sponsoring one of our tiers to help us continue the important work we do. We would love for you to celebrate with us by purchasing a ticket, or by sponsoring one of our tiers to help us continue the important work we do. Expect art, music, light refreshments, and a vibrant celebration of culture and purpose.

In this talk, Professor Finchelstein (New School University, Dept. of Historical Studies) will explore the past and present of global fascisms and populisms. He will discuss a new political breed, the wannabe fascists. This new type of populist politician is typically a legally elected leader who, unlike previous populists who were eager to distance themselves from fascism, turns to totalitarian lies, racism, and illegal means to destroy democracy from within.

In collaboration with Classroom Without Borders, we present a screening of "The Cure For Hate" followed by a discussion with Tony McAleer, former Skinhead and Holocaust denier, and Peter Hutchison, producer. Two showings will be available:

September 10 from 4-6 pm
McConomy Auditorium at Carnegie Mellon University

September 11 from 3:30-5:30 pm
O'Hara Student Center Ballroom at University of Pittsburgh

Both are free and open to the public.

Gain a deep introduction to the work and practice of local artist, Njaimeh Njie, as it has evolved in relation to the city.

Thursday, April 17th at 6:00 p.m.

Author and human rights activist Sima Samar will present a reading from Outspoken: My Fight for Freedom and Human Rights in Afghanistan (Penguin Random House 2024), Samar’s impassioned memoir of her lifelong struggle on behalf of women’s health, education, freedom, and rights in Afghanistan.

Described by one reviewer as “an extraordinary, gripping, and deeply moving book about the tragedy in Afghanistan,” Outspoken is a national bestseller that was shortlisted for the 2024 Moore Prize for human rights.

Join us to hear an excerpt from Samar’s book, engage in a discussion with the author, and enjoy a delicious meal catered by Aria Persian Cuisine. This event will be moderated by Visiting Professor of Afghan Cinema and Theater Habib Sorosh, who is a fellow of the CMU Artists and Scholars at Risk program.

The speaker for this event, Dr. Valmont Layne, is visiting from South Africa and will tell the story of Cape Town's District Six neighborhood, which was demolished to establish a segregated city. In the 1990s community members created a museum to tell the stories and begin to repair the wrongs done to the community. A discussion will focus on how archival projects like this can heal through activism and the arts.