2011 K. Leroy Irvis Black History Month Celebration

Issue Date: 
February 14, 2011
Robert Cindrich (LAW ’68), History Center chair; Rod Doss, New Pittsburgh Courier publisher; Nordenberg.Robert Cindrich (LAW ’68), History Center chair; Rod Doss, New Pittsburgh Courier publisher; Nordenberg.

America’s Best Weekly: A Century of The Pittsburgh Courier

Pitt Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg and Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs Robert Hill, in association with the Senator John Heinz History Center, held a private reception to help launch an exhibition at the center celebrating the nationwide impact of The Pittsburgh Courier throughout the past 100 years. The Feb. 10 program at the History Center was Pitt’s 2011 K. Leroy Irvis Black History Month Program. The exhibition will be on view through Oct. 2.

Terri, Jared, and Kipauno Washington explore the exhibitionTerri, Jared, and Kipauno Washington explore the exhibition
Robert Hill takes a closer look at a 1910 issue of The Pittsburgh Courier.Robert Hill takes a closer look at a 1910 issue of The Pittsburgh Courier.
Pitt Board Chair Stephen Tritch (ENGR ’71, KGSB ’77) and his wife, Tami (A&S ’81).Pitt Board Chair Stephen Tritch (ENGR ’71, KGSB ’77) and his wife, Tami (A&S ’81).
Nancy Bolden, widow of the late Courier reporter and editor Frank Bolden (EDUC ’34).Nancy Bolden, widow of the late Courier reporter and editor Frank Bolden (EDUC ’34).