New Pittsburgh Courier

The New Pittsburgh Courier is a weekly publication that serves the African American community in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. It is operated by Real Times.

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Boys & Girls Club renames Highland Park location after Michigan Chronicle Publisher Hiram E. Jackson following $2M renovation

1 week ago | newpittsburghcourier.com | Jeremy Allen

Photos by Monica MorganAs a teenager attending Detroit Country Day School, Hiram E.
Tickets on sale now for Courier’s ‘Fab 40’ awards ceremony, May 9

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

KASHIF HENDERSON AND ASHLEY CABINESS are two of the members of the Courier’s “Fab 40” Class of 2025. The event is May 9 at the Sheraton Hotel Station Square. Get tickets at newpittsburghcourier.com or call 412-481-8302, ext. 134. Honorees keep on pushing despite attacks against DEIThe New Pittsburgh Courier’s “Fab 40 Under 40” awards celebration is Friday, May 9, at the Sheraton Hotel Station Square, and if you haven’t purchased your ticket yet, now is the time to do so.
Living with Stiff Person Syndrome: How Dr. Tracy Scott turned pain into purpose

2 weeks ago | newpittsburghcourier.com | Tacuma Roeback

Dr. Tracy Scott (Photo Provided). April is National Minority Health Awareness Month. This story is part of our ongoing coverage highlighting the health challenges—and triumphs—of Black people, especially Black Chicagoans. Dr. Tracy Scott, a Black man from Chicago’s West Side, is one in a million. That’s not hyperbole. He shares a rare autoimmune disorder with global pop icon Celine Dion—Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)—a condition that affects roughly one in a million people.
The Carr Report: Tax changes on the horizon...What you need to know

2 weeks ago | newpittsburghcourier.com | Damon Carr

As the year progresses, significant tax changes loom, impacting individuals, businesses, and the IRS itself. Nobody likes talking about taxes. But like it or not, Uncle Sam STILL wants his cut! Whether you’re clockin’ in at the 9 to 5, grindin’ side hustles on the weekend, or just tryna stretch that Social Security check, tax talk is money talk. And with some major changes coming down the pipeline, this ain’t the year to tune out. This is the year to pay attention.
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announces run for Governor of Georgia

2 weeks ago | newpittsburghcourier.com | A.R. Shaw

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has announced her intention to run for governor of Georgia during an appearance at this year’s Leading Women Defined Summit. Bottoms, Atlanta’s 60th mayor is a graduate of Douglas High School, FAMU, and Georgia State University, served as a senior advisor to President Joe Biden and resigned the position, beating Donald Trump to the punch, who would go on to falsely claim that he fired her when he took office.
Cecile Springer, a ‘woman of action’…Noted chemist, community leader passes at age 94

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

CECILE SPRINGER, SHOWN IN THIS PHOTO DURING THE 2018 NEW PITTSBURGH COURIER “WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE” AWARDSIn 2018, the New Pittsburgh Courier proudly made Cecile Springer its legacy honoree at its “Women of Excellence” awards luncheon. But not only was she a “Woman of Excellence,” Springer’s daughter, Christina Springer, told the Courier that her mother was, a “woman of action.”There was nothing that Cecile Springer set her mind out to do that she didn’t accomplish.
NOT SO FAST…PPS Superintendent Dr. Wayne Walters delays vote to close 14 city schools

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

PPS SUPERINTENDENT WAYNE WALTERS, shown in this 2022 photo in his first few days as superintendent. Three years in, how will he fix the problem of declining enrollment while trying to keep equity for all students in PPS?
Learning happens outside the classroom for these U-Prep students

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

EIGHTH-GRADERS AT UNIVERSITY PREP MILLIONES LEARNED HOW TO USE STITCHES DURING A VISIT TO UPMC SHADYSIDE HOSPITAL, FEB. 14. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO)Week of learning culminates at UPMC ShadysideOn Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, there were some eighth-grade Black students who were learning from people who literally deal with the heart.
McKeesport community outraged as 72-year-old Black man beaten during arrest

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

TAKE ACTION ADVOCACY GROUP CEO FAWN WALKER MONTGOMERY IS OUTRAGED AT THE RECENT EVENTS INVOLVING MCKEESPORT POLICE. KAY STINSON, LEFT, LOOKS ON. HER BROTHER, CALLIE, WAS BEATEN BY POLICE ON MARCH 8.
The Carr Report: Can you call it ‘rapid refund’ when it’s 365 days late?

4 weeks ago | newpittsburghcourier.com | Damon Carr

Tax time is upon us. This is the time when Uncle Sam mandates that we reconcile taxes that were collected throughout the year by way of payroll withholdings and estimated payments to see what’s rightfully due to the IRS. This year individuals have until April 15 to get their tax return prepared and their tax liability paid or suffer the consequences of penalties, interest and/or the wrath of the IRS. Many people are eagerly anticipating the largest lump sum check they’ll receive the entire year.