Strengthen your family and community by Elevating E.S.T.E.E.M.

(Equity, Self-Appreciation, Time, Empowerment, Engage, Meaningful Connections)

EngageConnect with others in the community
1. Outdoor Afro (Pittsburgh Chapter) is a community that reconnects African-		Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities
such as camping, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing — and more!
We use social media to create interest communities, events, and to help shift 		the visual representation of who gets outdoors. Here is where you can start 		
locally connecting with people who share your outdoor interests and aspirations!
2. Steel on Ice (National Brotherhood of Black Skiers- Pittsburgh Chapter)
We are an all seasons club looking to share our spirit of adventure with new 		friends. Skiing, biking, golfing, and more.  Jan 21, 2023 Learn to Ski (at BoycePark)
3. Afro American Music Institute is a Pittsburgh based organization dedicated topromoting the arts. This organization has nurtured thousands of musicians 		through education. Current programs at AAMI are divided into four categories:• Curriculum• Performance Groups• Summer Youth Intensive Camp• Public Performance Series
4. Tuskegee Airmen Memorial at Sewickley Cemetery is the largest outdoor
memorial of its kind in the United States. It was dedicated on September 15, 2013and commemorates the legacy of almost 100 Tuskegee Airmen who hailed from
Western Pennsylvania – eight from Sewickley.
5. Pittsburgh Major Taylor Cycling Club’s purpose is to introduce cycling, skill 		development/instruction and overall health benefits to the African American
community. Focusing on providing the novice, intermediate, and advance cyclist
an opportunity to ride, train, and socialize with other cycling enthusiasts. PMTCC
conducts social and community activities, youth programs, and other activities 		that result in improving the development of cycling in the African American 		Community.
6. Highland Park Tennis Club’s mission is to promote and develop the growth oftennis in Pittsburgh’s multi-cultural community. To increase tennis participation,support tennis programming, and foster diversity. To use tennis as a means 		
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to develop and maintain physical and mental wellness. HPTC is proud to have 		a multi-cultural membership that comes from diverse social-economic groups 		and various communities in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas.
A signature piece for the club is its FREE summer tennis clinic which operates 		each year, on Saturday mornings from May through July.  Instruction isprovided by top local tennis players and is offered on all levels, i.e. beginners, 		intermediate and advanced for adults and children from 5 years old. Racquets 		
are provided for those who need them.
7. Kelly Strayhorn Theater is named after 20th century entertainment legends
Gene Kelly and Billy Strayhorn, both natives of Pittsburgh, PA. KST carries on
the legacy of its founders by fostering bold and innovative artistry with a 		global perspective. KST is a home for creative experimentation, 				community dialogue, and collective action rooted in the liberation of Black andqueer people. KST welcomes all who uplift Black, Indigenous, people ofcolor, and queer voices. Pay What Moves You, an accessible scale of ticket 		
prices, encourages audiences to choose an equitable price that best fits theirbudget; while also still fairly compensating artists.
8. The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is a multi-disciplinary 		arts center dedicated to the celebration of the African American journey. It is oneof the largest cultural organizations in the country focused exclusively the 		African American experience. From national treasures in the galleries and 		award-winning artists on stage, the August Wilson African American Cultural 		Center is alive with activity.
9. Carmi Soul Food’s mission is to serve their community; employ people reflectiveof their values, and the community; and share their Christian values.
10. Black College Tour (for high school juniors and seniors)

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