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Protester Jim Karas holds a sign outside the Cathedral of Learning at an event protesting a series of “anti-trans” speakers on Pitt’s campus on Fri., March 24.

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Join us for another night of the Soul Sessions series with legendary vocalist Stokley!

Stokley is a Grammy-nominated vocalist, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who is one of music’s best-kept secrets. He has worked with some of the biggest names in music including Prince, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson and more. He’s known best as the lead singer and drummer for legendary R&B group Mint Condition. In 2017, Stokley embarked on a new solo journey with the release of his debut album Introducing Stokley which produced two #1 singles “Organic” and “Levels.” He now continues that journey in a new partnership with the legendary Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis’ Perspective Records. Stokley’s new single “She” is off his sophomore album due out this winter.

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