News and features from CUNY's undergraduate student journalists
LEHMAN COLLEGE–Students Uplifting Ancestral Spaces piece together and revive the history of enslaved people who were buried in Van Cortlandt Park, The Bronx. Story by Soleil Hendy
Students Dig In: Unearthing the Hidden History of the Enslaved African Burial Ground Read More
LEHMAN COLLEGE–Till Aug. 30, the Center for Brooklyn History will have on display the stories of enslaved people, portraits of their descendants and other archives. Story by Shannon Williams
Tracing the History of Slavery in Brooklyn Read More
LEHMAN COLLEGE–Environmental activists are pushing for greenways along the Hudson River that would allow Bronxites to access their waterfronts and help offset health concerns in the borough. Story by Courtney Guscott
The Tidal Change: Waterfront Access in the Bronx Read More
LEHMAN COLLEGE–In a night filled with music, karaoke and edgy decor, locals embrace the emo subculture in the Bronx and Black, Indigenous, people of color communities. Story by Seline Liz
It’s Not A Phase: Bronxites Celebrate Emo Nite! Read More
LEHMAN COLLEGE–During a Board of Trustees public hearing, pro-Palestine students rallied for CUNY to divest from Israeli companies, release a statement in solidarity with Palestinians, among other demands. Story by Victoria Moran Garcia
Pro-Palestine CUNY Students Shut Down Feb. Trustees Hearing Read More
LEHMAN COLLEGE–An East Harlem school helps foreign-born students transition to the city’s environment and education system with resources like English-learning programs. Story by Andrew Figueroa
The New New Yorkers: How Foreign-Born Children Learn in Public Schools Read More