Voices of History: Stories of community
Welcome to Voices of History, a PA Humanities project inspired by the works of renowned playwright August Wilson and designed to showcase the voices of everyday Black Pennsylvanians. In this series of videos, you’ll hear remembrances and reflections on neighborhoods, and stories of impact and influence in the community. Each video brings the individual stories to life in the storytellers’ own words, enriched by archival photos.
PA Humanities Launches Voices of History Pittsburgh Video Series, Showcasing Local Black History
PA Humanities proudly announces the release of the first video, “Pennley Court,” featuring bestselling author Damon Young, from its Voices of History Pittsburgh project, debuting in honor of Black History Month. This statewide initiative to document and preserve Black history launched in Pittsburgh in 2024. The stories collected showcase a selection of residents who have shaped the city’s past and continue to inspire its future.
Voices of History: Pittsburgh communities share untold stories of resilience and family
PA Humanities’ statewide Voices of History story gathering project, created to help celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary, is underway. In partnership with the August Wilson House, PA Humanities invited people from three Pittsburgh neighborhoods to participate in traditional story circles this summer and share a story of family that centered around a particular object or memory.