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🍎 November Community Food Distribution!
The Hill CDC invites Hill District residents to our monthly FREE Community Food Distribution at Nafasi on Centre!
Join us as we continue our commitment to supporting Hill District families and ensuring our neighbors have access to fresh food and essential resources.
📅 Friday, November 13
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Nafasi on Centre | 2145 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
First come, first served! Please bring your own tote bag or carry box to transport your food.
🎨 Hill CDC Officially Acquires Nafasi on Centre!
The Hill Community Development Corporation (Hill CDC) has officially acquired Nafasi on Centre, marking a major milestone in preserving the Hill District’s cultural identity and advancing community-driven development!
Following an intensive 60-day effort, the acquisition was made possible through partnerships with Dollar Bank, the Hillman Foundation, and McAuley Ministries, with additional support from the Greater Hill District Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund and Hill CDC’s own investment.
“Nafasi is our community living room. Protecting this space was a priority, and we knew we had to move quickly,” said Marimba Milliones, President and CEO of Hill CDC.
Located at 2145 Centre Avenue, Nafasi will continue serving as a hub for Black art, culture, creativity, and community connection. This milestone builds on Hill CDC’s ongoing efforts to preserve cultural spaces and strengthen Centre Avenue as a destination for arts and economic opportunity.
📍 Interested in hosting an event at Nafasi on Centre? Contact nafasi@hilldistrict.org for rental opportunities and event inquiries.
✨ Together, we`re preserving the Hill District`s cultural legacy while creating opportunities for its future!
The Hill Community Development Corporation (Hill CDC) has officially acquired Nafasi on Centre, located at 2145 Centre Avenue, marking another major milestone in preserving the Hill District’s cultural identity and advancing community-driven development.
The acquisition followed an intense 60-day effort to secure financing and complete the purchase, made possible through funding partnerships with Dollar Bank, the Hillman Foundation and McAuley Ministries, alongside Hill CDC’s own investment.
The Greater Hill District Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund also played a supporting role.
“Nafasi is our community living room. Protecting this space was a priority, and we knew we had to move quickly,” said Marimba Milliones, President and CEO of Hill CDC.
As a hub for Black art, culture, and creativity, Nafasi on Centre will continue serving as a space for community gatherings, artistic expression, and cultural programming. Through initiatives such as Artists in Motion, the Nafasi Greenspace Harvest Fest, volunteer appreciation celebrations, and monthly food distributions, Nafasi brings residents, artists, and community partners together while celebrating the Hill District’s rich cultural heritage.
Building on the completion of Phase I of the historic New Granada, Hill CDC plans to expand creative opportunities, explore new partnerships, and further strengthen Centre Avenue as a destination for arts, culture, and economic activity.
If you are Interested in hosting an event at Nafasi on Centre, reach out to the Hill CDC team at nafasi@hilldistrict.org for rental opportunities and event inquiries.
🗞️ From preserving cultural spaces to advocating for our neighborhood’s future, this week’s Hill District Weekend Roundup covers the stories shaping our community:
🎨 Hill CDC officially acquires Nafasi on Centre, preserving a vital cultural space in the Hill District
🏗️ Development Review Panel shares updates on recent project submissions
📣 Hill District community rallies to save Miller African-Centered Academy
🎭 Artists in Motion brings creativity and collaboration to Nafasi on Centre
🗳️ 2026 elections present a historic opportunity for eight Black U.S. Senate candidates
📬 Read the latest edition and stay connected to what’s happening in the Hill: https://mailchi.mp/0e5baecb80e2/weekendroundup-10-31-2026
👩🏾💻 Sign up for the Hill District Weekend Roundup here: https://www.hilldistrict.org/signup/
Tuesday, November 3rd is Election Day! Are you prepared to vote? Take a moment to determine if you will vote in the morning, during the day or in the evening. Polls are open from 8am - 8pm, and you can find your polling place here: https://ow.ly/sIHK5103bjI.
Voting rights were a hard won battle, and empowers all citizens the right to decide who should be entrusted to represent your interest in local, state and federal offices. This Election Day is critical for each and every resident of our neighborhood and the United States. Take a moment to appreciate the sacrifices it took for our community to have this right that is now so freely taken for granted.
Your voice is needed, your vote is necessary!
Which test would you pick? Fortunately, you won`t have to.
#GOTV #HillDistrict
👻 Something Spooky is Coming to the Hill District!
Get ready for an evening of tricks, treats, and community fun as Hill Haunt returns to Centre Avenue! 🧡
Join the Hill CDC and participating Hill District businesses for a Halloween celebration filled with candy, costumes, and fun for the whole family!
📅 Friday, October 30, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Centre Avenue, Hill District
🦇 Bring your family, wear your favorite costume, and come celebrate with us!
We can`t wait to see you on the Hill! 🎃✨
⚖️ Federal Judge Allows NAACP Lawsuit Against Elon Musk’s xAI to Move Forward
A federal judge in Mississippi has rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the NAACP against Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI.
The lawsuit alleges that xAI operated a gas-powered facility without required environmental permits, raising concerns about air pollution affecting predominantly Black communities in North Mississippi and South Memphis.
🌍 As AI technology continues to expand, this case raises important questions about environmental justice, corporate accountability, and whether Black communities are disproportionately bearing the environmental costs of technological development.
The ruling allows the lawsuit to proceed, though the allegations have yet to be decided in court.
Black Voter Turnout Could Make a Major Difference in the 2026 Midterm Elections!
A recent report highlighted by theGrio reveals that more than 600,000 eligible Black voters in Ohio did not participate in the 2022 midterm elections, a number large enough to potentially influence major election outcomes.
Nationwide, Black voter turnout also declined from 51% in 2018 to 42% in 2022, raising important questions about voter engagement, political representation, and the impact of sitting out elections.
As the November 3 midterms approach, community organizations are working to increase civic participation and remind voters of the influence they have in shaping decisions that affect their communities.
