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Leaving home is never easy. Since the late 19th century, Chinese people have immigrated to the United States in search of a better life and have found ways to integrate into the local community while preserving their culture and heritage. Organizations like the CPC (Chinese-American Planning Council) have been working to enhance the Chinese-American immigrant […]
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The Hands Behind the Chalk: Cat Calls of NYC Fights Back Against Street Harassment
Dive into the compelling world of NYC’s street activism as we shine a light on “Cat Calls of New York,” a dynamic branch of Chalk Back that’s making waves in the fight against street harassment. In this riveting journalistic video, we delve into the vibrant narratives of individuals who are sparking change with colorful chalk […]
Greenwood Cemetery Opens its Doors
Greenwood Cemetery has secrets buried in its land. Journey through the fascinating story of how Greenwood opened its doors to the public for events, education, and historical tours.
Village Tannery: Celebrating 50 years in NYC
Village Tannery is located on the corner between Bleecker St and Sullivan St in Manhattan, New York. It is one of the few standing leather workshop and retailers in the city. The Turkish-owned tannery was founded by Sevestet and her associates in the 1970s, and will be celebrating its 50th anniversary soon. The tannery […]
VIDEO DEEP DIVE: Asian Jazz in America
Jazz is often defined as a musical genre in the United States that incorporates a fusion of American, African, and European musical influences. Yet, a new wave of artists is pushing the boundaries of this genre by integrating traditional Asian instruments into jazz. This deep dive explores the fascinating world of this fusion genre in […]
Biologists’ Battle Against Marine Debris In South Florida to Save Sea Turtles
It takes place in the Biscayne National Park, Southern Florida, where tons of trash from all around the world were washed to the remote islands in the park. Morgan Wagner and Vanessa Walsh are two biologists who work in the park. Besides the scientific research they are responsible for, they also need to organize trash […]
Unions: Why were there so many of them last year?
There was a massive surge in unionizations in 2022. Data released by the NLRB showed that election petitions were generally up over 50% compared to the year before—that’s a sharp spike. And there are a lot of factors that contributed to it. Listen to three experts—a labor historian, a corporate lawyer, and a unionized worker—to […]
NYU Tisch student speaks on the lack of representation on Broadway
Brandon Bautista, a senior drama student at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, has worked on different shows, including “exhibition: Fil-O-PiNOS,” which he wrote himself. While the prospect of working in the New York theatre industry excites him, he is wary of how work by people of color tends to be overlooked. He explains why […]
The Power of College Journalism
By Nandini Gupta and Julia Fhym Luna Washington Square News (WSN) is New York University’s student newspaper. They usually report on a range of stories including protests near NYU, adjunct unionization, and research done by professors. But this last October, the reporters at WSN held someone else accountable – The New York Times. Hear from […]
Chanting “Women, life, freedom,” protesters in New York City demand regime change in Iran
On September 13, 2022, the Iranian Morality Police arrested 22-year-old Mahsa Amini for wearing her hijab incorrectly. Three days later, she was dead. Protests erupted across the globe. One of the largest demonstrations in the U.S. took place in New York City on November 19, 2022, when thousands from the Iranian-American diaspora marched from Times […]