Guest Essay: Mayor Adams’ new policy for the unhoused is dangerous for New York

Mayor Eric Adams’ latest policy is the tipping point of his year-long fight to remove houseless people from subway stations against their will without meaningfully addressing the issues they face.

Leann Beard, Guest Contributor • December 5, 2022

Last Tuesday, Mayor Eric Adams unveiled his new policy initiative, the crown jewel of his policies attempting to reduce visible poverty, while doing nothing to address the issue...

The Problem With Colleges Fetishizing POC Struggles

With the recent attention given to college admissions processes, one question remains: why are universities so obsessed with hearing trauma stories from students of color?

Melanie Pineda, Opinion Editor • March 23, 2019

It’s no secret that it is much harder for students of color to be admitted to elite institutions. A New York Times analysis from 2017 indicates that black and Hispanic students...

There’s No Excuse For Your Compliant Ignorance

Staff writer Natasha reflects on why using a privileged background to excuse ignorance is unacceptable based on her personal experiences and privileges.

Natasha Jokic • November 30, 2018

Staff writer Natasha reflects on why using a privileged background to excuse ignorance is unacceptable based on her personal experiences and privileges.

Brian Kemp Should Be Barred From Office

Cole Stallone, Staff Writer • November 16, 2018

The Republican Georgia gubernatorial nominee had a blatant conflict of interest overseeing the administration of elections and should be barred from participating in any future elections for governor.

Minority Representation in the Theater Industry Still Isn’t Enough

Recent efforts in the theatre industry to push minorities towards center stage have been progressive but are not enough.

Ash Ryoo, Columnist • November 9, 2018

Recent efforts in the theatre industry to push minorities towards center stage have been progressive but are not enough.

Identifying Your Individual Color on the Ethnic Palette

Ash Ryoo, Columnist • October 12, 2018

We often tend to assume that all those who identify with one ethnicity share similar cultures and experiences. But this assumption can be harmful and limit artists' ability to freely express who they are.

POC Safe Spaces Are More Problematic Than You Think

Dyshere Logan, Columnist • October 5, 2018

Pushing all people of color together can at times be beneficial, but is also problematic and reductive.

Museums: the Unsung Heroes of Legitimacy

Sarah John, Contributing Writer • September 21, 2018

Several minority groups have been advocating for national museums for years, but there's been minimal results.

Steinhardt’s Community Gets Together to Discuss Education Reform in New York City

Carol Oliveira, contributing writer • April 18, 2018

Frontier 2018, a K-12 education conference organized by Steinhardt’s alumni brings experts, teachers and students to discuss education reform in NYC

Turnstile Stops Disproportionately Affect Minorities

Bix Willis Komita Moussa, Contributing Writer • February 26, 2018

The NYPD believes that arresting turnstile jumpers allows for the capture of greater criminals, however, the District Attorney's decision to reduce the consequences of turnstile jumping aids low-income and minority residents, for whom the consequences of jail time and an arrest record can be catastrophic.

Live-Action ‘Aladdin’ Controversy Casts Shadow on ‘Black Panther’

Guru Ramanathan, Staff Writer • February 13, 2018

If you were ready to applaud Disney for its efforts towards casting minorities on “Black Panther,” its upcoming “Aladdin” live-action remake says otherwise.

Our Country Will Persevere

Andrew Heying, Contributing Writer • November 15, 2016

Many in rural America voted for Trump not to turn against minorities, but because they feel as though they are the forgotten demographic.