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Denzel Washington Says He Will Bring 10 August Wilson Plays to HBO
By Gilbert CruzSeptember 18, 2015 1:43 pm September 18, 2015 1:43 pmPhotoDenzel Washington and Viola Davis in a 2010 production of August Wilson’s “Fences,” at the Cort…
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I AM AUGUST - August Wilson Center Campaign - 2015
Portrait-based art installation will feature Pittsburgh residentsPITTSBURGH, PA — The August Wilson Center for African American Culture (AWC) is…
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Where Are The Heroes To Save Pittsburgh's African-American Center?
FEBRUARY 22, 2014 4:35 PM ETfromLARKIN PAGE-JACOBSListen to the StoryAll Things Considered4 min 1 secPlaylist…
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Judge expected to approve August Wilson sale deal
Oct 20, 2014By The Associated PressBuildings in downtown Pittsburgh are reflected in the windows of the August Wilson Center for African American Culture on Oct. 2. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)PITTSBURGH…
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Foundations, URA win August Wilson Center dispute
Oct 1, 2014By Christian MorrowSUPPORTERS—Elated community members representing the arts, education and human services leave Judge Lawrence O’Toole’s court after the foundations and URA win control of the…
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980 backs out of AWC sale; Foundations and URA to pay off Dollar Bank
Sep 29, 2014By Christian Morrow, Courier Staff WriteAn 11th hour—plus 20 minutes—agreement between all the parties has resolved the dispute over ownership of the bankrupt August Wilson Center for African…
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Community groups support local foundations’ AWC bid
Sep 24, 2014By Christian MorrowBEST INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY—Black Political Empowerment Project Chair and CEO Tim Stevens announces his support for the foundation’s August Wilson Center plan rather…
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Wilson Center future to be decided July 1, 2014
Jun 18, 2014By Christian MorrowAugust Wilson Center for African American CultureCommon Pleas Judge Lawrence O’Toole said he will rule on the sale of the bankrupt August Wilson Center for African American…
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Just Sayin’… August Wilson Center: Too little, too late
Feb 5, 2014By Ulish CarterULISH CARTERThe creditors of the August Wilson Center have taken next to the final step of what most of us have known for years in the African American community, and that is it…
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Brentley committee explores AWC purchase by city schools
Feb 5, 2014By Christian MorrowMARK BRENTLEYWhen Mark Brentley suggested to his fellow Pittsburgh School Board members that the district should acquire the bankrupt August Wilson Center for African…
The August Wilson Center for African American Culture and its resident big band, the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra