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Identity & Equity

During Hispanic Heritage Month, listening is everything

During Hispanic Heritage Month, listening is everything

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time of celebration — but for me, it stirs up mixed feelings.
Sebastián Prats-Fernández, Contributing Writer October 2, 2024

As a Puerto Rican studying away from home, Hispanic Heritage Month is a special time for me to celebrate my culture and learn about other Latin American countries. It's a time...

In a purple-lit room, a student holds a striped rainbow flag with a blue triangle and white star while another student next to her holds a black-and-white flag.

Haus of Violets works to foster queer joy and expression on campus

The Haus of Violets brings ballroom culture to NYU students, paying homage to Greenwich Village’s deep roots in LGBTQ+ life and activism.
Julia Kim, Contributing Writer September 26, 2024

Greenwich Village has long been a host to queer history, specifically the underground subculture known as “ballroom” by Black and Latine transgender individuals. The “houses”...

An N.Y.U. flag flying in the sky, with an American flag draped over the left side and a Chinese flag on the right.

How multicultural clubs helped me find my place at NYU

My experience in the Asian Cultural Union helped shape my identity on campus.
Grace Tan, Identity & Equity Editor September 10, 2024

As I enter my senior year, I’ve been reflecting on the people and experiences that have made my time here so special. While my study away program and internships have influenced...

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How students at NYU find community during Passover

Considered one of the most important Jewish holidays of the year, Passover can seem daunting for students celebrating away from home.
Annie Emans, Staff Writer April 22, 2024

Passover, which takes place from April 22 to April 30 this year, is a deeply important holiday in the Jewish faith as it remembers the Hebrew people's liberation from slavery in...

Three men dancing and clapping while a woman sings on a stage. Light up letters are at the front of the stage spelled “ARAB.”

NYU Arab Festival vibrantly celebrates Middle Eastern and North African cultures

With performances, food stations and a fashion show, the event brought students together to highlight the diversity of Middle Eastern and North African countries.
Leila Anderson, Contributing Writer April 17, 2024

On Monday, April 15, in the Kimmel Center for University Life's Eisner and Lubin Auditorium, the Arab Students Association hosted the Arab Festival. The event was a spectacular...

A storefront with text that reads “Pop Up Grocer & CAFE.”

From baked goods to books: 4 must-visit, women-owned businesses

Women's History Month may have since passed, but there are some unique women-owned businesses worthy of your support.
Yasmin Minos, Contributing Writer April 15, 2024

There are more women-owned businesses in New York City than in any other city in the United States, making up more than 40% of all retailers. But, with an abundance of small businesses...

An illustration of a plate with yellow rice, chicken legs and red onion.

The only chicken biryani recipe you’ll ever need

There are many ways to make a tasty chicken biryani at home, but my mom’s South Indian-style dum biryani is always a hit. Bring it to your next potluck, dinner party or date night.
Teresa Mettela, Contributing Writer April 10, 2024

As with many immigrant families, food is often a labor of love — and my household is no exception. Growing up, it was pretty rare to hear my mom say the words “I love you.”...

Four framed photographs on a white wall.

‘The Ways of Langston Hughes’ dives into the relationship between two creative pioneers of the Harlem Renaissance

The current exhibition on display at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture offers a glimpse into the life and work of Langston Hughes as documented by his longtime collaborator Griffith Davis.
Leila Anderson, Contributing Writer April 10, 2024

The Harlem Renaissance as a creative, cultural movement was extremely influential in changing perceptions of Black culture and consciousness across the United States and internationally....

Five women stand in front of a crowd dressed in black, green, orange, red and white modest dresses.

NYU student uses fashion and femininity to raise money for victims in Sudan

For her senior thesis showcase titled “The Garment of Ghorba,” Rund Mohammed used fashion to commemorate traditional Sudanese culture and style.
Zara Yasmine Rawoof, Contributing Writer April 9, 2024

This past Sunday at the Kimmel Center for University Life, GLS senior Rund Mohammed presented her senior thesis showcase and fashion show, titled “Garment of Ghorba.” The curated...

An illustration of a star and crescent moon with a lantern hanging from the crescent moon. In the background is a mosque against a purple sky.

Ramadan through the eyes of NYU students

This Ramadan, students share their experiences as well as grievances as they observe the holy month away from home.
Gabriel Giacomelli, Contributing Writer April 1, 2024

During Ramadan, Muslims around the world congregate to celebrate the month-long celebration through prayer, fasting, reflection and community. Ramadan is the ninth and most venerated...

An illustration of a pair of hands holding prayer beads on a black background.

Breaking fasts, building faith: The beauty of community during Ramadan

The holy month of Ramadan has always held a special place in my heart. Now that I am away from home and family, my friends at NYU have helped me maintain a sense of community.
Noor Maahin, Staff Writer March 11, 2024

My earliest memories of Ramadan are vivid, enveloping my mind in warmth and nostalgia. I can smell my mother’s cooking, I can hear the laughter around the dinner table, I can...

Five musicians sitting and holding a goblet drum, two jahlas, a mirwas and a tabla.

Songs of the sea: How an NYU professor’s ensemble musically maps cultural exchange

Explore the musical exchanges between the Arabian Peninsula and the Swahili coast with Boom.Diwan, a band started by NYU alum and professor Ghazi Faisal Al-Mulaifi.
Leila Anderson, Contributing Writer March 7, 2024

Buzzing drums, rhythmic clapping and melodic singing — this is the yearslong story of trading between the Persian Gulf and Africa’s Swahili coast. This music embraces traditional...