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Presented by Ms. Carlisle
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Whereas, on February 17, 2006, the Pittsburgh African American Cultural Center announced that it is taking on a new name: the August Wilson Center for African American Culture; and
Whereas, the August Wilson Center for African American Culture is a non-profit organization that presents performing, visual and education programs that celebrate the contributions of African Americans within the region and the impact of cultural expression from Africa to the African Diaspora. The Center will include galleries, classrooms, a 400+ seat theater, a gift shop, a cafe, and many multi-purpose spaces to be used for visual and performing art and expression; and
Whereas, with its future location at Liberty Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh, the August Wilson Center for African American Culture will make a stunning addition to the growing Cultural District, and a strong contribution to the financial and cultural regeneration of the city; and
Whereas, the new facility will house exhibits that help tell the story of how African American culture has developed, including both historical and current experiences, this is only a small part of what the Center is about. The Center will serve as a hub for people celebrating and experiencing the on-going contributions of African Americans in music, theater, dance, science, athletics, business and many other aspects of American life; and
Whereas, the new facility will bring together people from all walks of life and foster mutual understanding and appreciation rooted in the values and ideals that drive the evolution of dynamic cultures worldwide. The new Cultural Center is scheduled for completion in December 2006 and will open to the public in the fall of 2007.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council in the City of Pittsburgh recognizes and commends the August Wilson Center for African American Culture for their contribution and efforts to promote African American Culture.