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

Washington Square News

The McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at NYU found that suicide attempts among black youth climbed by more than 70% from 1991 to 2017. (Via NYU McSilver Institute)

New York Has Proposed a Taskforce on Black Teen Suicide, Spurred by NYU Researchers

The taskforce is awaiting approval by Governor Andrew Cuomo after researchers found a 73% increase in suicide attempt rates over a 26-year period.
Julia Baxley, Staff Writer October 23, 2019

A task force to address black youth suicides is pending approval by Governor Andrew Cuomo after NYU researchers found a significant increase in suicide rates among black teens. A...

The The McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at NYU has released a new podcast that looks into black stereotypes, “Black Boys and Men: Changing the Narrative”. The podcast is available on soundcloud and Twitter.

New Podcast by NYU Faculty Dissects Black Stereotypes and Attempts to Change the Narrative

Darcey Pittman, Contributing Writer February 9, 2018
NYU's McSilver Institute is changing the narrative about black boys and men through a 16-part podcast series.

Professor discusses poverty research

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor March 25, 2015
Dr. Michal Shimai gave a lecture on her research project to determine if poverty is a collective trauma.
Courtesy of NYU Silver

McSilver Institute receives grant to aid mental health

September 19, 2013
The McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research will create an app to help the mental health of New York City children.