Race
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Are Not Enough
In light of anti-racist uprisings across the country, the NYU administration has recently stressed its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. This does little to tackle institutional racism in any meaningful way.
Trump’s WeChat Ban Is Xenophobic
The ban of the Chinese messaging app WeChat could have disastrous effects on the Chinese immigrant community.
NYC Public Schools Are Failing English Language Learners
As the New York City public school system has transitioned completely to remote learning, they have abandoned struggling English language learning students and immigrant families who lack digital literacy.
Medical Discrimination Lingers in the Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the fact that Black and Brown people in America constantly face discrimination in access to healthcare.
Don’t Be Racist About the Health Crisis
People can be smart about hygiene without diving into racist tirades against the people that need the most help.
Protect Black Girls Before It’s Too Late
Black girls and women are failed every day that society continues to neglect and ignore them.
Immigrants Don’t Need to Earn Human Decency
Immigrants should not have to prove themselves worthy of being in this country.
Beto’s Success Amounts to Pretty Privilege
Much of the optimism and excitement around Beto’s audacious presidential run can be attributed not to any unique political ideas, but his attractiveness.
The NYPD’s Subway Occupation Must End
After several instances of police abuse in New York City subway stations, an awareness of the NYPD’s campaign against those most in need is growing — this violent force must be confronted.
Pursue Your Dreams, Not Your Parents’
I couldn’t go through four years of college pretending to feel passionate about my parents’ wishes for me.
Erasing History Through Appropriated Cuisine
Though Greenwich Village restaurant Lucky Lee’s has been consistently called out for its cultural insensitivity, it still remains popular among New Yorkers. Supporting businesses like this is an example of erasure of Chinese-American history.
