TAAG still has an active advocacy campaign against police violence by McKeesport police. See our blog for more and consider signing the support letter www.takeactionadvocacygroup.org/post/continu...

A huge thanks to The Heinz Endowments! Because of their generosity, TAAG’s Youth Chapter was able to learn from experts in environmental justice at the 2026 HBCU Climate Change Conference

Show love for the community this Friday! Our Youth Chapter is partnering with Allegheny Cleanways to do a community cleanup in McKeesport. Sign up at the registration link or scan the QR code.

Our government has moved us backward. This is a time to resist and organize against these harms, while also building strong, self-sufficient communities. Grow our own food, foster community, and draw on the spirit of our ancestors to move forward.

It’s time for a new day. Not another 250 years of the same injustice. Day 1 is for anyone who believes in naming the harms of the past and building a future that includes LANDBACK and Reparations, where all people and Mother Earth can thrive. Join the Day 1 Movement today: dayonemovement.org

Speak up for community accountability in McKeesport! Visit our blog at https://www.takeactionadvocacygroup.org/post/mckeesport-area-school-district-viral-video-update

🌱 COMMUNITY CLEAN UP DAY🧤 Help us make a difference in the community next week!

Join us for Mon Valley transit tours! We will review how to ride the bus in real time and discuss the intersections of food and water justice. Register today! Registration Link: https://www.takeactionadvocacygroup.org/events

We take action through education, organizing and Black liberation. ✊🏾 To get involved, join us at takeactionadvocacygroup.org

🚌Attention McKeesport & Clairton🚌 Join us for Mon Valley transit tours! We will review how to ride the bus in real time and discuss the intersections of food and water justice. Register today! www.takeactionadvocacygroup.org/events

In honor of Juneteenth and Pride month, we're talking about the meaning and history behind this time of celebration and remembrance. We’re re-releasing our Voices of Liberation podcast episode today. Join us on Facebook.

ICE and police are (and always have been) tools of white supremacy. We must resist and keep organizing for liberation. #AbolishICE #AbolishPolice#BlackLiberation

Thank you to the Rankin Christian Center for having us at their community Juneteenth celebration. We truly enjoyed the event. They unveiled a mural honoring some of their local ancestors and leaders.

TOMORROW! In honor of Juneteenth, we invite you to an evening of healing, learning, and community connection. Register at www.takeactionadvocacygroup.org/event-detail...

This win shows the power of the people. It's vital for people to speak, especially at council or any city government meetings. This settlement could set a precedent for other communities seeking accountability. newpittsburghcourier.com/2026/04/19/m... #policeaccountability

Support TAAG’s efforts by signing our support letter, attending events, and sharing the story. Help us demand accountability from the McKeesport Police Department! https://www.takeactionadvocacygroup.org/post/continued-issues-with-mckeesport-police-department

In honor of Juneteenth, we invite you to an evening of healing, learning, and community connection. RSVP at www.takeactionadvocacygroup.org/event-detail...

Join us for Our Story, Our Power with our partners New Voices RJ. This will be a community-centered listening session designed to uplift voices, build trust, and shape the future of our collective work.

Bring your friends, family and neighbors! TAAG will be tabling these events. Join the celebration and stop by our table. #Juneteenth

Come learn, connect, and celebrate the beauty of every curl, coil, and texture of Black hair, including a discussion on hair care for bi-racial people. We look forward to seeing you there! www.takeactionadvocacygroup.org/event-detail...

Happy Pride! Let’s not forget that Pride Month started as a riot led by Black trans women. As we celebrate this summer, let’s commit to defending the rights of our LGBTQIA+ siblings 365 days a year, and support these local community events.

Juneteenth is a time to honor our ancestors and continue their legacy by teaching the true meaning of this day. As we celebrate Juneteenth this month, let’s recommit to real leadership, advocacy, and tangible progress toward Black liberation. www.takeactionadvocacygroup.org/event-detail...

Say their names, tell their stories and recognize the historical and cultural influence behind gender-based violence. We need systemic solutions to systemic issues. Op-Ed by Jack Hill www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...

It’s been 10 years since the Pittsburgh Water Crisis, and we’re still fighting for safe drinking water. Join the community in demanding solutions tomorrow!

The stories we've seen in the news are connected to a larger issue. Violence against Black women can only be addressed when we call out harm on a personal and systemic level. #ProtectBlackWomen

Thank you to everyone who voted! 🗳️ We enjoyed being in community with all of you through voter engagement, canvassing, and events in Clairton and McKeesport. A huge thank you to Sooo Delicious Chicken & Waffles food truck for coming out to Clairton & helping us feed our community on Election Day.

We can support each other in living with endometriosis. Join TAAG’s support group at https://www.takeactionadvocacygroup.org/event-details/taag-endometriosis-support-group-2

Voices of Liberation podcast is live today at 6pm est. Join us live on Facebook or watch it later on YouTube.

Voices of Liberation podcast is live today at 6pm est. Join us live on Facebook or watch it later on YouTube.

Join TAAG CEO Fawn Walker Montgomery to discuss the ongoing femicide against Black women. We’ll also talk about voting rights across the country. Learn more about TAAG advocacy in the next episode of Voices of Liberation podcast. 🎙️

Gardening is an act of resistance. It's taking our health and wellbeing into our own hands. Thank you to everyone who joined us for an amazing community gardening event.

Ancestor Bell Hooks taught that patriarchy is systemic & something everyone can uphold. To move forward, we must openly discuss & confront these dynamics & have accountability within the Black community Excerpt from commentary by Fawn Montgomery Walker. newpittsburghcourier.com/2026/05/06/f...

Every vote counts! Our canvassing team had great conversations with community members about the upcoming election. TODAY is the day to get out, claim your power and vote!

Your voice matters and we need everyone to show up, now more than ever! 🗳️ Join us at our upcoming Voter Engagement Pop-Up’s. Today we will be in McKeesport with music, giveaways and voter information. Tomorrow for voting day we will be in Clairton. SPREAD THE WORD!

🗳️🗳️🗳️ Get involved and vote tomorrow! For polling locations and sample ballots, visit www.takeactionadvocacygroup.org/vote

We have to call out violence against Black women as a systemic issue. Instead of centering the mental health or accomplishments of abusive men, we need to honor the victims and address the core issue: misogyny. #BlackWomenSatefy #Femicide #ProtectBlackWomen

Police don’t increase safety, they bring violence to our community. This is apart of our demand to have police respond with social and mental health workers. Join our advocacy campaign www.takeactionadvocacygroup.org

Our vote is our POWER! Show up and vote next week. For more visit www.takeactionadvocacygroup.org/vote

Violence against Black women isn't just a domestic issue, it's a communal problem. It has been normalized in our community. It's ingrained in how we talk or don't talk about victims, while praising abusers. We all have a part to play in holding each other accountable. andscape.com/features/bla...

TAAG offers community consulting and training both virtually and in-person. To learn more, fill out an interest form at takeactionadvocacygroup.org

NEXT WEEK! Join us as we celebrate our planet! FREE gardening fun at the McKeesport Community Garden. www.takeactionadvocacygroup.org/event-detail...

Important meetings upcoming! We need YOU to show up and speak up for student AND community safety! Enough is enough! Learn more at www.takeactionadvocacygroup.org/blog

CONGRATS SOLEIL! Our very own Soleil Meade is receiving the Sisters Saving Ourselves 2026 Community Engagement Award. Drop a comment to congratulate her!

We need to decolonize propaganda in the news. It’s used to justify the need for more police, especially in Black communities. Read more from this article by TAAG CEO, Fawn Walker-Montgomery newpittsburghcourier.com/2026/04/08/f...

WHEN WE FIGHT, WE WIN!: In May 2025, after responding to an assault on a 70-year-old Black elderly man by McKeesport police, TAAG drafted a list of demands, including having mental health workers respond with police.

Join us for our May Day Lunch & Learn! Tap in Friday at noon ET as we discuss community resistance, how to stand in solidarity, and union awareness. LIVE on Facebook!

Clean air, safe water and food access are human rights. Join us for this important conversation today!

Known as the mother of environmental justice, Hazel M. Johnson was an environmental activist in the South Side of Chicago. After the death of her husband from lung cancer and the prevalence of skin and respiratory issues in her seven children, Johnson advocated for clean air and water.

🎙️ Join us on Tuesday for the next episode of TAAG Voices of Liberation podcast

This was never about money, it has always been about justice. Police accountability issues in McKeesport predate the 2020 incident. It’s important to be clear that these changes are community-driven. TAAG, the ACLU and residents had to sue to get this done. www.aclupa.org/news/injusti...