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Khrysgiana Pineda, Theater and Books Editor

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Khrysgiana Pineda

Khrysgiana Pineda May 8, 2020

Washington Square News fostered my love for journalism and provided me the unique opportunity to grow as a leader and collaborator at New York University. The people I had the...

Black Renaissance Noire is a contemporary literature magazine published by NYU’s Institute of African American Affairs. The release of the new issue was marked by poetry readings and sculpture presentations on March 24.

‘Black Renaissance Noire’ Marks Newest Issue

Khrysgiana Pineda, Staff Writer March 27, 2017
The Black Renaissance Noire LitMag celebrated the release of its latest issue last Friday, hosting a panel with artists who each in their own way preserve a bit of the black American experience in their art, through sculpture, scatting or haikus.
When discussing his new novel “They Can’t Kill Us All,” journalist Wesley Lowery reflected on the way the Black Lives Matter movement is intertwined with American history.

When Reporters Become Their Own Stories

Khrysgiana Pineda, Staff Writer November 28, 2016
Washington Post journalist and reporter Wesley Lowery's new novel recounts the stunning reality of injustice surrounding protests focused on racial injustice — especially the Black Lives Matter protests.
Zan Romanoff visited the Strand to talk about her new novel A Song to Take the World Apart, telling the story of high school kids and the woes of finding love and creativity.

Romanoff Deconstructs YA Novel

Khrysgiana Pineda, Staff Writer October 31, 2016
Zan Romanoff's debut novel "A Song to Take the World Apart" creates a thrilling story about an all-too-rare protagonist — one with a super power that doesn't necessarily make her life better.