Rob Taylor Jr.

Pittsburgh

Managing Editor at New Pittsburgh Courier

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Articles

Ed Gainey defeated but not beaten: 'We didn’t put a crack in the glass ceiling. We shattered it.’

1 week ago | newpittsburghcourier.com | Rob Taylor Jr.

PITTSBURGH MAYOR ED GAINEY GETS A HUG FROM A TEARFUL CANVASSER AND SUPPORTER, SAGE VELASQUEZ, AFTER GIVING A CONCESSION SPEECH AT HIS PRIMARY ELECTION NIGHT PARTY ON MAY 20 AT THE PITTSBURGH FEDERATION OF TEACHERS ON THE SOUTH SIDE. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO)Gainey gets standing ovation prior to concession speechA whirlwind of emotions swept through the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers’ building on the South Side on Tuesday night, May 20. DJ Selecta had people dancing.
Black maternal health on the minds of everyone

1 week ago | newpittsburghcourier.com | Rob Taylor Jr.

DR. MARGARET LARKINS-PETTIGREW, SPEAKING AT THE KIMPTON HOTEL MONACO DURING THE BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH SUMMIT IN PITTSBURGH IN APRIL 2025. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO)Three-day event held in Pittsburgh, April 14-16Black maternal health is finally getting some of the spotlight. Especially when the statistics that come with Black maternal health aren’t good, and need to be put on front street.
The All-Time List! The names of every Courier Fab 40 honoree, all 480!

2 weeks ago | newpittsburghcourier.com | Rob Taylor Jr.

Here it is! The All-Time List! All 480 names of the New Pittsburgh Courier’s Fab 40 Under 40 honorees! The Courier began its Fab 40 celebrations in 2009. See who you know from this all-time list…!Courier’s Fab 40 Class of 2025Lt. Gov. Austin Davis – Trailblazer Award HonoreeCourtney AbegundeBlessy BellamyDr. Jimyse Lyn BrownAshley CabinessTiaona CadeChristopher Carter, J.D.Jeremy CastrodadSavionne ChambersMelessie ClarkNelson Cooper IVJamillia Kamara CovingtonShea CraigKahlil G.
Dr. Edda Fields-Black wins Pulitzer Prize for History

2 weeks ago | newpittsburghcourier.com | Rob Taylor Jr.

EDDA FIELDS-BLACK (PHOTO COURTESY CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY)It’s for her book detailing the Combahee River Raid of 1863Dr. Edda Fields-Black was just minding her own business, in the airport in Monterrey, California, preparing to board a flight on Monday, May 5, when she got the call. “It was a very pleasant shock,” Dr. Fields-Black told the New Pittsburgh Courier. “I was elated. Absolutely elated.”It’s not often that you get a call stating that you’ve won a Pulitzer Prize.
Courier's Fab 40! The Class of 2025! See the event photos!

2 weeks ago | newpittsburghcourier.com | Rob Taylor Jr.

Fab 40 Courier’s Fab 40! The Class of 2025! See the event photos! Rob Taylor Jr. - Courier Staff Writer May 22, 2025 The New Pittsburgh Courier’s Fab 40 celebration was held, May 9, 2025, at the Sheraton Hotel Station Square. About Post Author
Black women firmly on the ballot in the May 20 Primary

3 weeks ago | newpittsburghcourier.com | Rob Taylor Jr.

ERIKKA GRAYSON, AMANDA NEATROUR AND JUDGE QUITA BRIDGES ARE AMONG THE BLACK WOMEN RUNNING FOR ELECTED POSITIONS IN THE MAY 20 PRIMARY ELECTION. (PHOTO BY J.L. MARTELLO)Black women will be well-represented on the ballot for the Primary Election on Tuesday, May 20. Some of them were making their voices heard and their platforms known during a networking event at Everyday Cafe, March 12, sponsored by the organization Sisters Lifting As We Climb.
Pittsburgh's high school students are learning welding from the pros

3 weeks ago | newpittsburghcourier.com | Rob Taylor Jr.

Welding is growing in popularity. And when young people, particularly high school students, hear that welders in the Pittsburgh area are making hourly salaries in the mid to upper $20s, now they’re really all ears. STUDENTS FROM PASSPORT ACADEMY—NASIR ALLEN, TRACE BROWN, DONTRELL BROCK, RONDAL GILMORE, DERICO RAINEY, DIOR GATEWOOD, BLACK RISTICH, LANAEJAH DARWIN.
Courier's Fab 40 Class of 2024! Individual photos and the group photo!

1 month ago | newpittsburghcourier.com | Rob Taylor Jr.

Fab 40 Courier’s Fab 40 Class of 2024! Individual photos and the group photo! Rob Taylor Jr. - Courier Staff Writer May 8, 2025 The New Pittsburgh Courier’s Fab 40 Class of 2024 Celebration was held at the Sheraton Hotel Station Square! Look below for the individual honorees’ photos and the group photo… About Post Author
Storms leave seniors without power, but community steps up. Wilkinsburg’s mayor, others bring food, resources to Douglas Plaza residents

1 month ago | newpittsburghcourier.com | Rob Taylor Jr.

IN TIMES OF NEED, COMMUNITY MEMBERS STEPPED UP TO HELP THE RESIDENTS OF DOUGLAS PLAZA, IN WILKINSBURG. IN THE PHOTO AT LEFT, RONNETTE DIXON IS PICTURED WITH DOUGLAS PLAZA RESIDENT CHRISTOPHER JENKINS. AT RIGHT, ASHLEY BURKE IS PICTURED WITH DOUGLAS PLAZA RESIDENT PERNELL FERGUSON. DIXON AND BURKE BROUGHT HOT MEALS TO THE RESIDENTS ON SUNDAY, MAY 4. (PHOTOS BY ROB TAYLOR JR.)The electric has been restored to the Douglas Plaza Apartments in Wilkinsburg. But the damage has already been done.
Courier's Fab 40, Class of 2023! Individual photos of honorees and group photo!

1 month ago | newpittsburghcourier.com | Rob Taylor Jr.

Fab 40 Courier’s Fab 40, Class of 2023! Individual photos of honorees and group photo! Rob Taylor Jr. - Courier Staff Writer May 8, 2025 The New Pittsburgh Courier presents the Fab 40 Under 40, Class of 2023! This event was held at the Sheraton Hotel Station Square. See the individual and group photos below… About Post Author