The Black Unicorn Library & Archives Project

The Black Unicorn Library & Archives Project is a library & archive meeting at the intersection of literacy, art & history, focusing on the contributions of Black women, queer & trans people of color. The project was founded by Bekezela Mguni, who holds a Masters in Library & Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh, and was named an Emerging Artist & Judge’s Choice in the 2016 Three Rivers Arts Festival.

The Black Unicorn’s Pop-Up Reading Room is an installation/intervention which serves as a catalytic space for learning, exchange, dialogue & growth through reading & art. The Reading Room features a well curated collection of books, zines & other publications including Pittsburgh POC Zine Distro, plus an audio installation of interviews, readings & music, and is hosted at 732 E Warrington Avenue in Allentown through the support of Boom Concepts Studios & INdustry on INdustry program. To donate materials to the Reading Room click here!

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Academy Pittsburgh

@AcademyPGH provides meaningful skill building opportunities to more and different kinds of people looking for economic advantage and personal growth. Our boot camp sessions, methodology, and partnerships focus on delivering practical value to a community and corporate partners as we help grow the region’s technology ecosystem.

Academy Pittsburgh’s mission is to give back and strengthen the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem. A portion of our profits are directed into an impact investment fund to help seed the next round of innovation. Academy does not charge tuition or fees to our boot camp participants. Each session of our 12 week boot camp wraps with a service projects for local nonprofits.

McKoy Creative Games

McKoy Creative Games is developing fun, innovative ways to engage communities, empower action, and provide them with access to the resources to do so. By gamifiying the community engagement process, it makes activation seem less daunting and provides greater access to resources, organizations, and individuals that can affect everything from physical spaces to policy.