Panelists Say COVID-19 Has Disproportionate Effects on African American Communities
GPH and NYU’s John Brademas Center organized a webinar discussing the discriminating impact of pandemics on vulnerable communities.
Confronting Identity in Light of Coronavirus and Xenophobia
As much as I may identify with my own nation, the recent pandemic has shown me how fragile this relationship truly is.
Coming Home to Xenophobia: Racism in the Dorm Room
First-year international students share how cultural and communication differences made them seek out Bed-for-Bed roommate exchanges.
Stigma Dominates Coronavirus Conversation in NYC
Media coverage, social media postings and institutional responses to coronavirus have inflamed anti-Asian sentiment in NYC and beyond.
Don’t Be Racist About the Health Crisis
People can be smart about hygiene without diving into racist tirades against the people that need the most help.
Erasing History Through Appropriated Cuisine
Though Greenwich Village restaurant Lucky Lee’s has been consistently called out for its cultural insensitivity, it still remains popular among New Yorkers. Supporting businesses like this is an example of erasure of Chinese-American history.
The Phrase ‘International Student’ Disguises Discrimination Against East Asians
NYU students often use the word “international” instead of “Asian” whenever they want to express their racist sentiments but keep up politically correct appearances.
Statistics Aren’t Everything, NYU
Despite advertising otherwise, diversity at NYU is more complex than the numbers it releases
SNL’s (Mis)Representation of Asian Americans
SNL’s recent hiring — and firing — of the blatantly racist Shane Gillis shows that comedy still has a long way to go.
Black Women Are Human
The stereotypes surrounding black women make it impossible to feel our emotions the same way our white counterparts do.
Letter to the Editor: Unfinished Business
A Silver School alumnus discusses the recent racist tweet controversy while reflecting on his own experiences at NYU in the aftermath of MLK’s assassination.
