Wednesday, October 8, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The Neighborhood Academy
709 North Aiken Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
About the Author:
Dr. Tererai Trent is one of the world’s most acclaimed voices for women’s empowerment and quality education. She founded the Tinogona Foundation (Tererai Trent International) and supports 14 public schools in rural Zimbabwe. She was named Oprah’s “favorite guest of all time.” Dr. Trent is the author of the award-winning “The Awakened Woman – Remembering & Reigniting Our Sacred Dreams” (Simon & Schuster). She serves as the president of The Awakened Woman, LLC, a company dedicated to empowering women with the tools to thrive as they achieve their dreams.
Dr. Trent leads the global fight for quality education for all children and women's rights. She has become a symbol of hope and a testament to the belief that anything is possible. Her favorite motto, "Tinogona," means "It is achievable!" Dr. Trent is one of ten inspirational women, including Oprah Winfrey, Cheryl Strayed, and Jane Goodall, who were honored with a life-size statue representing equality. This statue was unveiled in New York City on August 26, 2019.
The Nancy & Paul O’Neill Speaker Series
The Neighborhood Academy is a college preparatory school grades 6-12 whose mission is to break the cycle of generational poverty through education. The Nancy & Paul O’Neill Speaker Series began in 2013 and is a platform for renowned authors to present and share works that not only describe the Black experience in America, but also challenge all of us to see the world through The Neighborhood Academy’s students’ eyes.
Previous speakers include Ron Suskind, author of “A Hope of the Unseen”; Isabel Wilkerson, author of “The Warmth of Other Suns”; Margo Lee Shetterly, author of “Hidden Figures”; Mark Whitaker, author of “Smoketown”; Wes Moore, author of “The Other Wes Moore” and “Five Days”; and Anthony Ray Hinton, author of “The Sun Does Shine.”
Any questions about the event can be directed to Jonathan Winkler, Marketing and Events Manager, at jonathan.winkler@theneighborhoodacademy.org or 412-203-0158.