Samantha Black
Samantha Black was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica. At the age of 10, she moved to the United States when her father joined the United States Military. Living in Pittsburgh, she attended Miller African Centered Academy, Rogers Middle School for the Creative and Performing Arts, St. Benedict the Moor School, and Oakland Catholic High School.
She began her entrepreneurial career by establishing an initiative called "Support Your Local Artist" or "SYLA" for short. Samantha has since worked with organizations and artists to further their careers, young students to cultivate their talent, and as a connector of businesses and local artists. Samantha has designed business plans and programs for organizations throughout Pittsburgh.
In recent months, Samantha has become a published author of her first children's book "The Little Bear On My Finger". (For purchase, click here.)
In her most challenging and rewarding endeavor yet, Samantha is the mother of two inquisitive, bright and active little people, Gabriel (7) and Tori (6).