Identity & Equity

Who is Alex Harsley? The East Village photographer who’s seen it all
The 4th Street Photo Gallery displays moments of Black history that represent the photographer’s life behind the camera.
Maya Randolph, Contributing Writer
• February 28, 2024

Review: ‘Histories We Carry’ intertwines a New York and Latinx upbringing
The Latinx Project at NYU artist-in-residence Estelle Maisonett’s exhibition will be on display at 20 Cooper Square until May 10.
Annie Emans, Contributing Writer
• February 27, 2024

‘Desert + Coast’ is a vivid showcase of women’s contributions to Aboriginal culture
This exhibition represents the contemporary art practices of senior Indigenous Australian women painters and their connection to autonomy, culture and homeland. It is on view until Feb. 24.
Leila Anderson, Contributing Writer
• February 21, 2024

Review: ‘On Selfhood: Young Lesbians within the Margins’ creates an archive of lesbians today
The exhibition, created by NYU alum Olivia Newsome and co-curated by two recent NYU graduates, is showing at The Center through May 26.
Adrita Talukder, Contributing Writer
• February 14, 2024

Xyza Cruz Bacani explores community and sacrifice in ‘Komunidad: Filipinos in the UAE’
The exhibit represents the lives of five workers, the complexity of their identities and experiences working in the UAE.
Leila Anderson, Contributing Writer
• January 31, 2024

Students for climate justice: The intersection between academics and activism
Three student activists shared their individual approaches to advancing public engagement about climate justice.
Polina Belova and Teresa Mo
• December 14, 2023

Bridging Puerto Rican culture and veganism with dairy-free coquito
Honoring my Puerto Rican culture and being vegan can often be a dilemma, especially during the holiday season. This coquito recipe is my happy in-between.
Juliana Guarracino, Culture Editor
• December 14, 2023

For international students, NYU can feel like a running race
Becoming an adult at NYU as an international student can feel like a bind — the more we explore what our true interests are, the more pressure there is to get a job.
Katie Liao, Contributing Writer
• December 12, 2023

Small spaces, big ideas: Running small businesses from NYU dorms
From a fresh set of braids to custom nails, these dorm-preneurs offer affordable beauty services to students on campus.
Noor Maahin, Contributing Writer
• December 11, 2023
Turkish NYU students commemorate 85 years since the death of republic founder
The NYU Turkish Cultural Association held a ceremony Friday, Nov 10, paying tribute to the anniversary of the death of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic.
Doga Usanmaz, Video Director
• November 13, 2023

Breeding entrepreneurship at NYU: Wesley Breed’s streetwear universe
Wesley Breed, Gallatin student and TikTok creator, has become an Asian streetwear pundit in NYU’s fierce fashion and social media scene.
Sabrina Lee, Identity & Equity Editor
• November 6, 2023

As the weather cools, students lean into family medicinal practices
With sickness in the air, NYU students share their stories on the traditional Chinese medicine, Southern herbal cures and Indian Ayurveda they use to stay healthy.
Teresa Mo and Polina Belova
• October 21, 2023


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Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • April 1, 2025

Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor • April 1, 2025

Antonio Johri, Contributing Writer • April 1, 2025