Happy Black History Month! Welcome to Season 4, Episode 3 of the Let's Talk Social Innovation Podcast. In this episode, we interview Alivia Pierce, double major at the University of Pittsburgh and author of "Can I Kick It?". Alivia talks about their experience growing up in Erie PA, and reveals hidden secrets about the research process. In the second portion of the episode, we discuss the intersectionality of being both black and queer in America. Join us for an insightful discussion on identity, belonging, and the importance of creating inclusive environments.Alivia's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alivia-pierce-6252a4267/Alivia's Email: agp44@pitt.eduAlivia's Bibliography: https://aliviabibliography.tiiny.site/Haven Artist Spotlighthttps://havenvenue.com/Sunny Daze & The Weathermen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnydazepgh/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6rPiATEJxGjiTVFlVyAjeR?si=XXP8Y8JNQdW9yJRU3WNaPw&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A7kV52MtJ3xv8JIcmvdUjq3All our links: https://linktr.ee/socialinnovationpodBlack History Month Film ScreeningJoin FHC on February 18th for a special screening of the 2002 film Drumline in celebration of Black History Month. This comedy-drama film follows a naturally gifted drummer from Harlem as he helps his Atlanta College marching band defeat their long-time rival. More updates to come, 80 HOCC will be points provided. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FA9A923ABF4C16-54309065-black#/Intermission ft. Envisioning a Just PittsburghJoin us for the Envisioning A Just Pittsburgh Exhibition and Reception, held as part of the August Wilson African American Cultural Center’s monthly "artful networking" series Intermission. It will be a celebration of creativity, diversity, and the vision of a more just and equitable Pittsburgh. This will be a Pitt Free Arts Encounter and there will be a bus leaving Oakland at 6:10 pm for the August Wilson Center. The bus will leave the August Wilson Center at 9:00pm. More details will be provided regarding where to meet the bus. Link to sign up for bus:https://wkf.ms/4aOllp2 Apply to Present at the 2025 FHC Research & Creative Expression SymposiumThe 2025 FHC Research & Creative Expression Symposium will be held on Friday, March 28 at the University Club on the Pittsburgh Campus. . Apply at the link in the description below to present your work by February 26!hereFHC Summer 2025 Research, Creative & Community FellowshipsApplications are now open through Wednesday, February 26tth for paid summer fellowships & internships with FHC's Offices of Research and Community Engaged Learning. Programs include Frederick & Keefe Public Service Internships along with these Fellowships: Brackenridge, Community Research, Creative Arts, Health Sciences, and more. Check out the link in the bio to learn more.Deadline: Wednesday, February 26