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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Black Girl Dangerous’ Mia McKenzie Speaks at NYU Ally Week

Black Girl Dangerous’ Mia McKenzie Speaks at NYU Ally Week

Carlos Michael Rodriguez, Staff Writer April 14, 2016
Mia McKenzie, founder of the website Black Girl Dangerous, spoke at an NYU Ally Week event about intersectional identities, equality and allyship.
Celeb LGBT Allies Shouldn’t Be Awarded Just For Being Decent

Celeb LGBT Allies Shouldn’t Be Awarded Just For Being Decent

Connor Borden, Contributing Writer February 25, 2016
As a community that struggles every day to encourage others to treat them with equal respect and illuminate role models for young people who wrestle with their sexual orientation, LGBT people need to understand what makes a good ally, and how to promote and reward those individuals.
Ally Week ideals must go further

Ally Week ideals must go further

Tommy Collison, Deputy Opinion Editor April 19, 2015
NYU Ally Week ideas should extend beyond the week, as should inclusivity.
Ally Week events will go on until Friday, April 17.

Week-long event encourages ‘allyship’

Zoe Thompson, Staff Writer April 16, 2015
Hosted by the LGBTQ Student Center and Center for Multicultural Education and Programs, Ally Week has been in full swing this week. The week-long event has focused on achieving unity and understanding amongst marginalized social groups.
CeCe McDonald before speaking at NYU Ally Week's event, Black Trans Lives Matter on Tuesday.

Black trans activist discusses allyship

Christine Wang, Contributing Writer April 14, 2015
CeCe McDonald, an aspiring fashion student living in Minneapolis, spoke on mass incarceration in the U.S. today.