While participating in arts programs has obvious benefits on someone’s creative potential, the positive effects of engaging with art go beyond enhancing one’s creativity and self-expression. In fact, a recent study from New York University Steinhardt has found that being part of … [Read more...] about Study: Arts programs can help increase social engagement among youth
Social Justice
New York is the sixth state to ban child marriage
Just over a week ago, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that officially raises the legal age of marriage consent to 18 and makes New York the sixth state to ban child marriage. “This administration fought hard to successfully end child marriage in New York and I’m proud … [Read more...] about New York is the sixth state to ban child marriage
Spora trains doctors to deliver better care to patients of color
Systemic inequalities put Black Americans at higher risk for many diseases than white Americans, but even within medical institutions equipped to treat these diseases, Black patients are often denied the highest caliber of care. New startup Spora aims to improve medical equity by … [Read more...] about Spora trains doctors to deliver better care to patients of color
Canada finally allows Indigenous peoples to officially reclaim their names
Canada is coming to grips with the horrific discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at former residential schools that contain the remains of children—some as young as three years old. The exposure of these mass graves puts a spotlight on the country’s terrible colonial past … [Read more...] about Canada finally allows Indigenous peoples to officially reclaim their names
Honorary Pulitzer awarded to teen who filmed George Floyd murder
The Pulitzer Prizes came out last week and one honorary award went not to an established journalist, but a teen who showed immense courage and quick thinking in the face of a crisis. Darnella Frazier, the young woman who filmed the murder of George Floyd last year, was honored … [Read more...] about Honorary Pulitzer awarded to teen who filmed George Floyd murder