The Power of Pittsburgh
Daley Talks Importance of Representation in "Power of Pittsburgh"
The Penguins held "Power of Pittsburgh," a conversation with two-time Stanley Cup champion and former Penguins defenseman Trevor Daley. Trevor Daley, who was recently named Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Operations Advisor, to talk about the power of representation in the sport of hockey, on and off the ice.
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Kids Breaking Barriers
Joseph Speaks to Youth in "Kids Breaking Barriers" Panel
The Penguins held a unique "Kids Breaking Barriers" virtual panel featuring rookie defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph. The program featured a Q&A session with Joseph before Dorin Dickerson - Director of Lower Hill Development for the Penguins who is a former NFL player that also grew up playing hockey in Pittsburgh - moderated a panel featuring local youth players and their family members. The goal was to provide an open dialogue for children and their guardians to receive support and guidance on their own hockey journeys.
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Black Women Making an Impact On and Off the Ice
A panel of NHL, Penguins, and Pittsburgh executives making an impact on and off the ice hosted a conversation around their personal experiences and pathways to success. The thought providing and inspiring conversation, encouraged women to break their own glass ceilings, and encouraged men to serve as allies to women in their network.
Participants:
- Kim Davis, NHL EVP of Social Impact, Growth Initiatives & Legislative Affairs
- Tracey McCants Lewis, Penguins VP of Human Resources & Deputy General Counsel
- Dena LaMar, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Advance Auto Parts
- Toni Murphy, Senior Vice President of Comcast's Keystone Region
Moderator: Sabrina Saunders Mosby, President and Chief Executive Officer, vibrant PITTSBURGH
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The Hill District: Identity and History of Pittsburgh's Black Community
To end the month-long celebration, guests were invited to join the Pittsburgh Penguins for a virtual program, direct from the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. There, the conversation on Identity, continued with an on-site artistic performance by Hill Dance Academy Theatre (HDAT) and a cooking demonstration featuring traditional African American cuisine. The program was narrated by Dr. Kimberly C. Ellis, Ph.D. Scholar of American and Africana Studies, an award-winning Performing Artist, Activist and Entrepreneur, alongside Pittsburgh Penguins Executive and Pittsburgh native Tracey McCants Lewis.
Brought to you by F.N.B. Corporation
Thank you to our event sponsor The Buccini/Pollin Group (BPG)
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Willie O'Ree Academy Provides Opportunity for Black Youth Hockey Players
The Pittsburgh Penguins today announced the creation of the "Willie O'Ree Academy," designed to provide unique training, social and mentorship opportunities for Black youth hockey players in the Pittsburgh region. It is named in honor of Willie O'Ree, who became the NHL's first Black player in 1958 and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder in 2018.
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