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Greater Hazelwood Unity Day

Multicultural Artistry and Motion

September 7, 2007 at 6 PM

This year, we honor contributors to the fields of music and literature.

Host organizations include the Hazelwood Youth Mentorship and Athletic Association, Glen Hazel Resident Management Association, Center for Life, the Hazelwood YMCA and the Hazelwood Initiative.

 Join Us for an Evening of Fun and Entertainment!!!

The evening will recognize the following artists who began their life’s journey in Hazelwood and went on to make valuable contributions to the fields of music and literature.

·          Playwright August Wilson (posthumous honoree)

·          Poet Gerald Stern, winner of the 1998 National Book Award for Poetry for his work This Time: New and Selected Poems.

·          Anita (Kulina) Smith, author of  “Millhunks and Renegades: A Portrait of a Pittsburgh Neighborhood”

·          Glen Dixon (posthumous honoree), writer and arranger for the Caprells known for the songs Deep Love, Hey Girl-Why’d You Have To Do It, Dotty’s Party, and What You Need Baby

·          Francess Molinaro, journalist and literary agent who worked for over 20 years as a reporter for the Asbury Press

Live performances by the Tracie York Dance Group, K.R.U.N.K Movement, the Oasis Ministries Choir  and a recitation from one of August Wilson’s plays by Sala Udin

Last year, The Hazelwood Initiative, Inc., The Hazelwood Youth Mentorship and Athletic Association, Glen Hazel Resident Management Corporation, Center of Life and the Hazelwood YMCA celebrated Hometown Sports Heroes.

The event honored, Herbert P. Douglas, former Hazelwood resident and bronze medal winner of the 1948 Olympics. The evening also included a special dedication of the Sprout Fund Mural depicting Mr. Douglas. In addition, a commemoration of Eric Carter took place. Various cheerleader squads performed and the crowd enjoyed the musical performances of Erica Ogden.

The following Saturday, September 9, 2006,  four youth football games, more sports hero recognitions, crowning of age group Kings and Queens, and a field goal-kicking competition took place at Burgwin Field. The COBRAS also kicked off their football season. Read more about this event in the October edition of the Hazelwood Homepage.  

The community came out in full force to make this event a spectacular occasion.

Reverend Mike Murray, Herbert P. Douglas and HI Chair Reverend Tim Smith

Thanks to all who participated last year and we hope to see you this year!