Emily Lang appears in the following:
A Term For Juvenile Offenders 'Superpredator' Turns 25
Wednesday, December 02, 2020
A fear-mongering term used twenty-five years ago to demonizing young Black children has had lasting impacts.
Audre Lorde Poem Is Latest Addition to MTA's Poetry In Motion - And It's About Freedom
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
As a part of the MTA's Poetry in Motion series, Audre Lorde's poem "Smelling the Wind" allows riders to reflect on liberation.
Voters Approve A Jersey City Tax Benefiting Local Arts Oranizations
Friday, November 06, 2020
64% of voters support a Jersey City property tax that would provide around a million and a half dollars for arts groups, theaters, and galleries.
One of New York City's Largest Landlords is Expecting to Bounce Back by 2021
Wednesday, November 04, 2020
Vornado Realty Trust's rental revenue for the third quarter was $322 million dollars -- down by 25 percent. But the company says rent collections have started to increase again.
Protesters Honor Those That Have Died Under State Violence Through Dias de los Muertos
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Protestors in Manhattan commemorated the traditional Mexican holiday that honors the dead by memorializing individuals killed by state violence.
Young English Language Learners are Facing Unique Challenges with Remote Schooling
Monday, October 19, 2020
Due to the pandemic, the shift to online learning has been a necessity for many students, but as a result, many learners could be left behind.
New York State Prisoners May Have A Hard Time Getting A Flu Shot
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
New York State prisons don't have enough flu shots for every prisoner yet, and are prioritizing based on risk factors.
El Museo del Barrio Reopens After Being Closed For Six Months Due to COVID-19
Friday, September 11, 2020
A museum in East Harlem is opening with a new exhibit highlighting a Puerto Rican political print shop founded back in 1969.
New York City is Reducing Free Adult Grab-and-Go Meal Locations
Tuesday, September 08, 2020
New York City is reducing the number of schools providing free meals for adult city residents.
New York City's Labor Unions Are Trying to Solve The Inequities Created By The Pandemic
Friday, September 04, 2020
This year's Labor Day comes at a time where New York City unions are trying to gain power for essential workers and first responders.
The Designers Of An "It-Bag" In The Fashion World Are Trying To Make A More Equitable Market
Friday, September 04, 2020
Telfar has introduced a program for its hottest item that aims to combat online resellers who charge triple the price.
Looking Back to Women's Suffrage, A New Outlet Aims To Empower Disenfranchised Voters Today
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
A non-profit newsroom named after the amendment giving women the right to vote is focused on giving women of color the reporting they need to make political decisions.
Creator Of An Opera on Police Violence Is Named Head Of Opera Studies At The Manhattan School of Music
Friday, August 14, 2020
Tazewell Thompson is the director and librettist of Blue, an opera that tells the story of a Black family in Harlem dealing with the death of their teenage son.
Big Brand Retailers Are Leaving New York City
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Retailers like The Gap and Victoria's Secret aren't getting the same foot traffic they had before the pandemic.
The Heartbeat of New York City: Pulse Checking The Culture Economy
Friday, July 24, 2020
New York City's arts and culture scene is struggling due to the pandemic, and the economic future is bleak.
Baseball Is Back...With Cardboard Fans & Laughtracks
Thursday, July 23, 2020
New York's first home baseball game in a shortened, COVID-restricted season is Friday at Citi Field between The Mets and the Braves.
A Teetering 'Balanced' City Budget
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Two new independent reports from New York City budget watchdogs show that the city may not be saving as much as it thinks.
What Police Reform Looks Like Six Years After Eric Garner's Killing
Friday, July 17, 2020
Six years ago Eric Garner was killed by an NYPD officer, who was later fired but never charged. Protesters are still taking to the streets.
Health Activism And the Legacy Of The Young Lords
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
On July 14, 1970, the Young Lords occupied the Lincoln Medical Center in the South Bronx, known locally as "The Butcher Shop," in order to turn it into a hospital for the people.
Black Botanists Work Towards Gaining More Visibility
Friday, July 10, 2020
After the racist encounter between a Black birder and a white woman, conversations among Black botanists manifested as an awareness campaign.
