Pittsburgh jazz legend Ahmad Jamal shines in Manchester
New Pittsburgh Courier
October 10, 2013
If one were to go by legendary pianist Ahmad Jamal, 83 must be the new 63. He doesn’t look it. He doesn’t act it—and judging by the power, precision, delicacy and rhythmic mastery he displayed at the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, Sept. 28, he can play rings around pianists who are 43. click here to read more
MASTERY—Playing the Steinway he dedicated 40 years ago, jazz virtuoso Ahmad Jamal, lays down a groove against Herlin Riley’s drum work during his sold-out show at the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild.
REALIZING A VISION—Manchester CEO Bill Strickland tells the audience he fantasized about creating a space to allow jazz to work its magic since he was 14 years old.
Breaking the mold: arts and vocational training can connect for urban youth
SouthCoast Today
By Lauren Daley
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
October 08, 2013
NEW BEDFORD — Bill Strickland grew up in the "ghetto" of Pittsburgh, watching his friends die, one by one, from street violence or drugs, or get locked up in jail. Click here to read more
Urban Innovation21 prepares college students for work world
New Pittsburgh Courier
September 12, 2013
Most high school graduates attend college with the goal to study hard, to successfully graduate and to obtain meaningful employment in their field of interest. As ways to prepare and assist area college students achieve their goal and quest for employment, Urban Innovation21 for the past five years has been providing paid internships to students attending Carlow University, Community College of Allegheny County, Duquesne University, and Point Park University. Click here to read more
Western Pennsylvanians recall their route to the March on Washington
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
August 24, 2013
Community leader, author, and the President and CEO of the Manchester Bidwell Corporation Bill Strickland poses for a portrait in his conference room at the Manchester Bidwell Corporation in Chateau on Monday, August 5, 2013. Strickland remembers seeing Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. speak at the March on Washington years ago when Strickland was 16. Click here to read more
Nationally Syndicated Talk Show Host- Bev Smith Interviews Bill Strickland,
Watch the interview click link below:
http://www.bevsmithtalks.com/interviews/billstrickland.html