Black Hockey History Month with the Pittsburgh Penguins

INSPIRE. CONNECT. ELEVATE.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are proud to honor and celebrate Black History Month with events throughout February, including the annual Black Hockey History game presented by CNX on Tuesday, February 6th, 2024.

The Penguins celebrated Black History Month by sharing Inspiring stories of historic resilience, Connecting our fans to one another through their love for hockey, and Elevating Black leaders and changemakers.

To learn more about our Black History Month and Game plans, please contact [email protected]

Click Here to see photos from the 2023 BHM Game!

In a celebration of unity, diversity, and empowerment, the Pittsburgh Penguins and UPMC will proudly present Power Play Visionaries.

This panel discussion aims to unite influential leaders from UPMC, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and other distinguished members of the Pittsburgh community. Our esteemed panelists will share their personal journeys, success stories, and the profound impact they've made in their fields. The event is dedicated to showcasing the dynamic intersections of healthcare, sports, arts, and societal transformation, underscoring their collective role in fostering community development and empowerment.

The event is invite only. However, to inquire about attending, please email [email protected].

*Panelist:

Tracey McCants Lewis, Chief People Officer and General Counsel, Pittsburgh Penguins + Board Chair, August Wilson African American Cultural Center * Tracey Conti, M.D., Chair, Department of Family Medicine, UPMC and University of Pittsburgh * Charles Jonassaint, PhD MHS, General Internal Medicine, Associate Professor of Medicine with Tenure, Assistant Professor of Social Work and Clinical and Translational Science * Emmai Alaquiva, 4X Emmy Award-winning Film Director, and newly appointed Vice Chair of the Pennsylvania Council on the ARTS by Governor Josh Shapiro

*Special Guests and Remarks by:

Dr. Maculus Hogan, MD, Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at UPMC * Chatón T. Turner, Esq., Senior Associate Counsel and Vice President Risk Management/Disabilities Services at UPMC * Delvina L. Morrow, Vice President, Community Affairs and DEI, Pittsburgh Penguins

The panel will be moderated by, ****Lisa Smith****, Executive Producer of Impacting Communities, and host of ****Intersections****

Black Hockey History Day Game

On Saturday, February 18th, the team held their annual Black Hockey History Day presented by CNX at PPG Paints Arena as the Penguins took on the New Jersey Devils.

2024 Black Hockey History Day Game Anthem Performer Lyndsey Smith

If Rock ‘n’ Roll and Soul music got together and had a baby, award-winning vocalist Lyndsey Smith would be their golden child. Having a voice that genuinely comes from pain and triumph, Lyndsey uplifts and transforms listeners' ears and spirits alike. Rightfully dubbed “The Goddaughter of Soul”, Lyndsey pulls influence from artists like Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Whitney Houston. Her energy on stage is electric leaving each member of the audience captivated and yearning for more. Lyndsey Smith delivers powerhouse vocals, sultry performances, and personality alike, every time, leaving a moment that is never to be forgotten.

VIP Skate at Hunt Armory with the Black Girl Hockey Club

Fans were able to join a VIP Skate with the Black Girl Hockey Club on Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 10 AM until noon at the Hunt Armory. The event is invite only. However, to inquire about attending, please email [email protected].

Screening of Beyond Their Years

Fans were able to join the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, the Carnegie Initiative, and Pittsburgh Hardball Academy for a screening of 'Beyond Their Years: The Incredible Legacies of Herb Carnegie and Buck O'Neil’ at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall in Munhall, PA.

'Beyond Their Years' tells the story of parallel lives lived by sports and social justice icons Herb Carnegie (Hockey) and Buck O'Neil (Baseball), who were both excluded, because of their race, from competing at the highest professional levels of the sports they loved.

RISE Champions of Change Virtual Experience

The Pittsburgh Penguins are proud to partner with RISE to be Champions of Change. The hope is that this RISE Champions of Change Virtual Experience will help educate and inspire Penguins fans and the Pittsburgh community about social justice and racial equity.