Preservationists are working to save the grand old Victorian home on Apple Street in Pittsburgh's Homewood neighborhood - and for good reason.

These are the histories of five of them: a church with ties to the Underground Railroad.

See the journey of four Western Pennsylvanians in 2006 as they made their way from one Civil Rights milestone to another on an eight day trip.

This documentary focuses on teenagers excelling in school, volunteering as mentors, and working hard to make a difference among their peers.

WQED shares the unforgettable memories and rare photographs of Civil Rights era activists.

Revisit Pittsburgh's struggles during the so-called golden era of civil rights, and meet many of the men and women who lit the way for the generations that followed.

Most know the 1936 Olympics, held in Nazi Germany, for the amazing feats of African American athlete Jessie Owens, but these Olympics held many more surprises.

As a piano tuner ,George H. Spaulding helped perfect the performances of local stars, but he is first a musician, known simply as The Duke.

This exhibit at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum in Oakland chronicles the epic struggle of enslaved Africans who fought for their freedom in the Civil War.

African dance is an art form with a vast history. Shona Sharif African Dance Ensemble educates the community in this centuries old culture.

Post 450 has a special meaning to the black residents of Sewickley who proudly celebrate that small borough’s tradition of military service.

Through old photos and film Horizons chronicles 102 year old Mrs. Lillian Allen's entrepreneurship during the heyday of the Hill District.

Chris Moore reports on a positive, new surge in housing and economic development for Pittsburgh's Hill District.

Chris Moore takes a look at the life and work of Robert Lavelle Sr., founder of Dwelling House Savings and Loan, one of the few black-owned banks in Pennsylvania.

Contributor Harold Hayes looks at a local connection to the concern about Haiti not only since the earthquake, but long before then.

Queloides or Keloids are wound-induced pathological scars. This art exhibit directly from Cuba examines the scars of the seldom discussed issue of racism in Cuba.

To celebrate the newspaper's 100th anniversary, the Heinz History Center presents a new exhibition- America's Best Weekly: A Century of the Pittsburgh Courier.

Charles Cottrell was a pianist in the heyday of jazz in Pittsburgh. He remembers those days when he and all the Pittsburgh greats he played with made the city a mecca for jazz.

Charles "Teenie" Harris died in the late 1990s leaving behind thousands of negatives and photographs of Pittsburgh's black community in the early 20th century.

Roger Humphries is a legendary jazz drummer who learned to play from people like Art Blakey. Blakey urged Humphries to pass on his jazz knowledge to the younger set and that is just what he did.

Michael Bartley is joined by Shawn Robinson and Wes Lyons to talk about what they are doing to try and make a difference in the lives of at risk youth.

She was the principal keyboardist for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for four decades before retiring. Hear from Patricia Prattis Jennings about her successful career as a musician.

Thelma Lovett has been a tireless advocate for her community. WQED's Minette Seate visits the Hill District's Thelma Lovett YMCA, named in her honor.

Fifty years ago, a quarter of a million people gathered in our nation's capital for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Pittsburgh area men and women share their thoughts of that day.

Media Men: This episode continues a series that reports on African American men and boys in positive and mentoring roles. "Media Men" focuses on communications careers.

Gwen Elliott, the first black woman to become a commander in the Pittsburgh Police department. The former Pittsburgh Police commander will be remembered for her dedication to the community which included starting "Gwen's Girls" a group home that aims to give at-risk girls the education, training and services to support themselves and their children.