Play Animal Care Expo Bingo with the BIPOC in Animal
Well-Being Collective
Ready to fill your Bingo card?
This page is your guide to completing Bingo squares while uplifting and amplifying Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) voices in Pittsburgh.
Attend workshops featuring BIPOC speakers, patron a local BIPOC-owned businesses, and connect with voices shaping the future of animal well-being. Each square you complete is an opportunity to intentionally support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color while at Animal Care Expo.
How to win:
Drop off your completed Bingo card to the Collective Booth #119 by 1:30pm on Thursday, 4/9 to be entered to win a custom pet portrait by artist, Jayce Rivera.
3 winners will be randomly selected and notified via email.
Visit the Black Pet Business Network Booth #221
The Black Pet Business Network (BPBN) is a national community dedicated to supporting Black founders and leaders in the pet and animal industry. Through education, mentorship, and strategic opportunities, BPBN works to strengthen the presence and success of Black professionals building businesses, nonprofits, and community-based initiatives that serve both people and pets.
Present your Bingo card to a rep at the booth to receive a 🤎 stamp.
Founders featured at the Black Pet Business Network Booth:
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K.D. Thompson
Founder of The Fido Foundation
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Pietro Kabeya
Founder & CEO of FareVet
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Breyana Jones
Founder of Poshie Pet Pantry
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Lanise Parnell, LVT
President & Co-founder of PetX Foundation
Spotlight on Inclusion Workshops
Dive deeper into conversations around equity and inclusion by attending a Spotlight on Inclusion workshop. Use the “Spotlight on Inclusion” filter on the Animal Care Expo Workshop Schedule to explore the full list of sessions.
Attend a Workshop featuring a BIPOC speaker
Be intentional with your Expo experience by attending sessions led by BIPOC speakers. These voices bring critical perspectives, lived experiences, and leadership to the field.
🍽️ Support Local BIPOC-Owned Restaurants 🍽️
Looking to complete a square while exploring the city? Check out these BIPOC-owned restaurants during your time in Pittsburgh. It’s a chance to support local businesses, enjoy great food, and connect with the local community.
Within a few miles from the Convention Center
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Sree's Food
Indian - Hyderabadi
7 min walk from Convention Center -
Täkō
Asian-Mexican fusion
12 min walk from Convention Center -
Arepittas
Venezuelan Street Food
13 min walk from Convention Center -
Caribbean Fine Cuisine
Authentic West Indian Food
15 min walk from Convention Center -
ShadoBeni
Trinidadian Vegan Cuisine
7 min drive from Convention Center -
Cilantro & Ajo Lawrenceville
Venezuelan Restaurant
8 min drive from Convention Center -
The Parlor Dim Sum
Dim Sum & Cantonese BBQ
9 min drive from Convention Center -
Royal Myanmar
Burmese Cuisine & Sushi Bar
13 min drive from Convention Center -
Aria Persian & Turkish Grille
Authentic Persian and Turkish Cuisine
14 min drive from Convention Center
BIPOC-Owned Businesses & Info on Pittsburgh’s Diverse History
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