June 2025

On May 22, 2025, the Community Data Justice Collaborative (CDJC)—a dynamic partnership between the Black Equity Coalition (BEC) and the City of Pittsburgh—hosted its fifth workshop, continuing the essential work of co-creating a more equitable, community-centered data landscape in our city. This virtual gathering brought together community leaders, city staff, and data practitioners to deepen […]

On Tuesday, May 27th, we hosted our fifth Neighborhood Power Building Project (NPP) workshop—part of the collaborative Data Justice for Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods initiative between the Black Equity Coalition (BEC) and the City of Pittsburgh—at Steel City Squash in Larimer. This session focused on a critical yet often overlooked aspect of community well-being: street safety and its impact on public health.  Traffic Calming and Public