Black Hockey History Day Game
On Saturday, February 18th, the team held their annual Black Hockey History Day presented by CNX at PPG Paints Arena as the Penguins took on the New Jersey Devils.
2024 Black Hockey History Day Game Anthem Performer Lyndsey Smith
If Rock ‘n’ Roll and Soul music got together and had a baby, award-winning vocalist Lyndsey Smith would be their golden child. Having a voice that genuinely comes from pain and triumph, Lyndsey uplifts and transforms listeners' ears and spirits alike. Rightfully dubbed “The Goddaughter of Soul”, Lyndsey pulls influence from artists like Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Whitney Houston. Her energy on stage is electric leaving each member of the audience captivated and yearning for more. Lyndsey Smith delivers powerhouse vocals, sultry performances, and personality alike, every time, leaving a moment that is never to be forgotten.
VIP Skate at Hunt Armory with the Black Girl Hockey Club
Fans were able to join a VIP Skate with the Black Girl Hockey Club on Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 10 AM until noon at the Hunt Armory. The event is invite only. However, to inquire about attending, please email [email protected].
Screening of Beyond Their Years
Fans were able to join the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, the Carnegie Initiative, and Pittsburgh Hardball Academy for a screening of 'Beyond Their Years: The Incredible Legacies of Herb Carnegie and Buck O'Neil’ at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall in Munhall, PA.
'Beyond Their Years' tells the story of parallel lives lived by sports and social justice icons Herb Carnegie (Hockey) and Buck O'Neil (Baseball), who were both excluded, because of their race, from competing at the highest professional levels of the sports they loved.
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2023 Black Women Making an Impact On and Off the Ice, presented by UPMC
A panel of NHL, Penguins, and Pittsburgh executives making an impact on and off the ice, shared stories of their personal experiences and pathways to success, and the power of mentorship and representation.
Black Hockey History Day Game
On Saturday, February 18th, the team held their annual Black Hockey History Day presented by CNX at PPG Paints Arena as the Penguins took on the New Jersey Devils.
We Speak Series: Kids Breaking Barriers Panel
The 'Kids Breaking Barriers III' virtual panel returned, offering youth a chance to hear from and interact with NHL executives, youth community leaders, and fellow youth hockey players, offering support and guidance as they embark on their hockey journeys.
Special welcome by Penguins player, P.O Joseph
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We Speak Series: Black Men of Impact On & Off The Ice, Inspiring Generations to Come
Featuring NHL, Penguins, and Pittsburgh executives making an impact on and off the ice and inspiring the next generation of players, leaders, and change makers.
Participants:
Kwame Damon Mason, Documentary Filmmaker
Bryant McBride, CEO at Burst
Jeff Scott, Vice President, Community Development & Growth at the NHL
Stanley Kazibwe, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Business Partner - Human Resources at U.S. Steel
Moderator:
- Jaden Lindo, Manager of Community Hockey Programs at the Pittsburgh Penguins
We Speak Series: Kids Breaking Barriers Panel
The 'Kids Breaking Barriers' virtual panel returns, offering youth a chance to hear from and interact with NHL executives, youth community leaders, and fellow youth hockey players, offering support and guidance as they embark on their hockey journeys.
Special Welcome by Jim Britt, VP, Executive Director, Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation
Participants:
- Toni Smith, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 19U, Defense
- Akoung Dickson, Pittsburgh Vipers 12U, Forward
- Anthony McIntosh, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 16U, Defense
Moderator:
- Jaden Jefferson, 14-Year Old Multimedia Journalist and Anchor
See 2021 Black History Month Programming
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.
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.
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.
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Thank you to our event sponsor The Buccini/Pollin Group (BPG)
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.
