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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

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Beyond NYU: Addressing historical injustices in dermatology

Each week, WSN sits down with an NYU student, faculty member or alum who’s making change beyond the university. Langone alum Gibran Shaikh shares how his dermatology company caters to people of color, treating conditions while keeping history in mind.
Abby Wilson, News Editor October 14, 2022

Gibran Shaikh, a certified dermatologist and NYU Grossman School of Medicine alum, is seeking to address historical inequalities in healthcare through his recently launched dermatology...

Racial Purgatory: Between Black and White

Racial Purgatory: Between Black and White

Alejandro Villa Vásquez, Copy Chief April 16, 2018
There is standard of Black and White within society; however, between these two colors exists many others who don't fit the two color mold.