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#86 | Reviving America's First Black-Owned Opera House

In this episode, we sit down with Jonnet Solomon, a cultural visionary who is leading the charge to restore America’s first Black-owned opera house, located in the heart of Pittsburgh. Originally from Georgetown, Guyana, Joni came to the U.S. and eventually found herself drawn to a historic but forgotten building. That building turned out to be the National Opera House—a landmark in Black American history. Once she learned its significance, she made it her life’s mission to bring it back to life. Jonnet is not just a preservationist. She’s also a single mother and an accountant by trade—a woman balancing work, family, and an enormous cultural project with resilience and grace. Her story is about answering a calling, even when the odds—and the history books—don’t make it easy. This episode is a reminder that preserving culture isn’t just about the past—it’s about fighting for the future ============================================================ ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Meet Jonnet Solomon 01:30 – From Guyana to Pittsburgh 04:00 – A Mysterious Pull to an Old House 06:30 – Discovering the Opera House’s True Legacy 10:00 – Why She Chose to Stay and Fight for It 13:30 – The Deep History of Black Arts in Pittsburgh 17:00 – Building a Vision for the Future 21:00 – The Restoration Process & Roadblocks 25:00 – How You Can Support the Mission 28:30 – Final Thoughts: Legacy Beyond Borders ============================================================ 🔗 Links National Opera House Website: https://www.nationaloperahouse.org/ Support the Restoration: https://www.nationaloperahouse.org/do... Follow on Instagram:   / nationaloperahousepgh   National CORE & Hope Through Housing 🌐 nationalcore.org 📘 facebook.com/nationalcore 📘 facebook.com/hopethroughhousing FYI Podcast 📸 Instagram:   / fyi.findingyourinspiration   🎵 TikTok:   / fyipodcast   A National CORE Production supporting the Hope Through Housing Foundation. Join us to uncover the power of purpose, resilience, and service in everyday lives.