Greetings

August Wilson African American Cultural Center

Sunday, October 11, 2026•2:00 PM

Greetings is a multimedia exhibition that traces the history and meaning of the dap handshake, an everyday gesture born among Black G.I.s in Vietnam as a symbol of Dignity And Pride. The story explores how the dap evolved from a survival mechanism among soldiers into a universal greeting of respect, connection, and identity.

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About August Wilson African American Cultural Center

The center is named in honor of the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson, serving as a tribute to his immense literary legacy and his deep roots in Pittsburgh. It functions as a multifaceted space for art, education, and live performance.story_potoo

980 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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