Long before Pittsburgh garnered the title as one of the worst places for Black women to live, Black women called out racial and gender inequities on the job, in their communities, in their children’s schools, in healthcare systems and anywhere they endured racism. But no matter how loud they raised their voices, their words often fell on deaf ears of people in positions of power. If Pittsburgh is serious about dismantling white supremacy, it must listen to Black women. Women who stand at the intersection of race and gender. Women who both suffer from oppression and rise to challenge unfair systems.

Listen to Black Women – Our Voices, Our Agenda will provide a platform that centers and amplifies the voices of Black women--all women across all identities. Women who know what it's like to be culturally silenced. The podcast will serve as a bold voice for policy and practice changes that improve the lives of Black women in the Greater Pittsburgh region. We will build a platform that ensures that our voices are heard and propelled to the center of policy discussions. We will raise awareness about issues impacting Black women and the policy solutions to help achieve racial and gender justice. And lastly, we will meet some phenomenal local Black women with some amazing stories and experiences.