2013-2014

The Apostles Holy Soup Kitchen 12/16/13:

by 18meic

Today we started the day off by having our normal classes until 9:00 am. When it was time to go to the Apostles Church we got our stuff and headed to the train. We took the A, I think to 23rd street and then walked to 25th and 9th ave. When we found the building…

by 18dariar

On December 12, 2013, our group had an interview with Crystal Renn, a “plus-sized” model. The most surprising thing was that Crystal is considered a “plus-sized” model, and she’s only a size 8. Crystal didn’t want to be a model at first. She didn’t even know what models were. Her standard of beauty was looking…

by lauren

On Saturday November 23rd my group and I travelled to Brooklyn so we could visit the Gowanus Canal. The Gowanus Canal is a Canal built in the mid 1800’s. The canal is now known for its pollution and toxic-ness; after years of pollution from surrounding businesses and factories the canal is considered one of the…

by 18sophiar

On Thursday, December 8 my group and I met with a women named Nicole Epps to discuss with her about future volunteer opportunities we could participate in and learn about Safe Horizons the organization she works for. We learned a startling fact, that 1 in 4 women will be the victims of domestic violence. Safe…

by Lola Picayo

On Monday, December 16th, we volunteered at Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Holy Apostle is a church that serves dinner and lunch everyday to people who need it. We went to serve lunch and learn as much about the people who go to the soup kitchen as we could. We…

by 18lulug

Today we had Charles King came in to speak to our class. Charles King is the founder and director of Housing Works. Housing Works is a organization that helps with the housing of LGBTQ people. Charles King has worked to do his part in social justice himself; he has actually come to talk the past…

by Semiramis Sophroniou

On December 2nd, my group and I met Nicole Epps, the Media and Public Relations Consultant of Safe Horizons. We met with her to talk about possible volunteer opportunities with Safe Horizons. We were also able to get more information about our topic, we especially learned about sex trafficking. We spoke about different types of pimping.…

by 18evev

On Tuesday, November 19, my group went to see the film Wadjda. It is about a ten year old girl living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This film was directed by the Saudi Arabian director Haifaa Al-Mansour. Wadjda is best friends with a little boy named Abdullah. On their way to school, Wadjda always said how…

by 18daltons

On December 10, 2013, our Social Justice group went to the Citizens Crime Commission office to meet with Richard Aborn, President of the Commission. The goal of this field work was to get as much information on our subject as possible. We wanted to learn from a master and a veteran of gun control lobbying.…

by 18nolany

Richard Aborn is the president of the Citizens Crime Commission of New York, an organization that deals with crime reduction in the streets of New York, and strengthen the criminal justice system of New York. The goal of this fieldwork was to get information from someone who’s job is dealing with crime in New York.…

by 18carlam

Last week, my poverty group and I interviewed Stacy Cedano. Stacy works at Homebase. Homebase helps you stay out of a shelter. Homebase offers a range of services under one roof, including services to prevent eviction, assistance for obtaining public benefits, job placement assistance, financial counseling and money management, help relocating and short-term financial assistance.…

by 18lovedayt

On December 2nd, my group and I meet Nicole Epps, a representative from Safe Horizon, for lunch. The goal of our meeting with Nicole Epps was to discuss our future with Safe Horizon and figure out what kinds of work we would want to do for them. We ultimately decided to work with homeless youth.I…

by 18alegbac

On November 16th Keith, Nolan, Dalton, and I went on a march in Poughkeepsie. This march was organized by Million Moms March, founded by Donna Dees. The march was on a bridge cross the Hudson River. When we got there, the speaker gave us a shout out. As we started to march, we saw many…

by 18lovedayt

On Tuesday, November 26, my group went to visit the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault. The goal of the fieldwork visit was to gain more knowledge of our topic and make connections with the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault. This visit greatly impacted me and my group. We gained a lot…

by Gaia Prete

On Monday, December 2nd, my Social Justice Group and I had lunch with Nicole Epps, a coordinator of the organization called Safe Horizon. She told us many interesting facts about our topic, and what her organization does. She told us about how many researchers show that 1 in 4 women are sexually abused. Her organization…

by 18alexandriaj

On our second fieldwork, we interviewed the photographer, Denice, of the “I am a girl campaign”. Denice told us that he wanted to pick girls that were not too pretty so they could make a point about every girl is beautiful and strong and courageous. If they have a prettier girl, then it is besides…

by Camilo Durr

Blog Post on NYCLU visit with Deandra Kohn and Candis Tolliver. After entering the large building in which the NYCLU is housed, we met with Deandra Kohn, an organizer for the NYCLU (New York City Liberties Union). We talked to the organization about their work with Stop and Frisk. They have worked with police brutality…

by 18lukes

An Inconvenient Truth is an Oscar-winning documentary directed by Davis Guggenheim. Focusing on the effects of global warming, the documentary follows Al Gore, former Vice President, as he gives a presentation on the affects of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere. He explains about many different things but there is one overlying point: If we…

by 18sophiac

On December 10, our group went to City Hall to interview with Samantha Levine. Samantha is the founder of NYC’s “I’m a Girl” campaign. We got her information from Dennis Algrihm who worked closely with her on the project, designing it and putting it together. When we got there and settled down and started off…

by Lola Picayo

On Thursday the 5th, our poverty group was lucky enough to have scheduled a visit with Coalition for the Homeless. We met with Marisa Butler, the volunteer coordinator, and immediately she gave us a tour of their amazing facility. When you first walk in, there is a locked door to the right and Emergency…

by 18sophiar

On Wednesday, November 27, my group and I visited The New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault to volunteer, learn more about the organization and ask them questions. We spoke with a woman named Kira Laffe who educated us on my group’s topic (sexual violence), their mission and how they take action. She explained how…

by 18bellar

On November 19, my social justice group and I went to see the film Wadjda, the first movie directed by a Saudi Arabian woman with a fully Saudi Arabian cast. Directed by Haifaa Al-Mansour, it tells the story of a ten year old Saudi Arabian girl living in the suburbs of Riyadh, the capital of…

by 18alexandriaj

My group and I went across the street to a coffee shop to meat Crystal Renn a plus size model. When I first saw her, she looked regular-sized. Crystal was very friendly and accommodating and she told us that she used to be anorexic. Crystal wrote a book called Hungry about herself at age 14.…

by 18alexandriaj

When Daria, Eve, Bella and I saw the movie “Wadjda”. We were so moved by how motivated Wadja was to get a bike. Although in Saudi Arabia, where she lives, women or girls are not suppose to ride or buy bikes. Wadjda was so determined that she even asked her fiend if she could borrow…

by 18lulug

My social justice group and I took a trip to interview two women who work at The Center. The Center is a organization that works with LGBTQ youth in social events and counseling. They assist the youth in telling their parents, depression counseling, family counseling, making friends in the same situation and redirecting them to…

by Liv Reis

Zoe Carter, Lulu Grant and Liv Reis interviewed Mary Steyer and Natasha Jones, who work at the Center. Unfortunately, the fourth member of our group, Sam, was not able to attend the interview. We introduced our class project and then conducted the interview, asking the following questions: Lgbtq group: How do you create a safe…

by 18devond

On December 3rd my group and I met with Hilary Meltzer. She works for the Department of Environmental Protection. She gave us a presentation about fracking and the treatment of the water in the United States of America. She started off by talking about water in New York and how there is different sheds for…

by 18dariar

In September 2013, we went to the high school for the “Day of the Girl” assembly. Many EI high school girls shared their experiences in honor of this day. We learned a lot about students’ experiences of being girls and the different negative images and stereotypes about them. Many girls read what they had written…

by Momii

Dear Colleagues, Yesterday, Keith, Alegba, Lachlan, Nolan and Dalton did a wonderful job representing our school’s commitment to social justice and participatory citizenship. The boys were invited to be a part of “One Year Since Newtown”, a City Hall rally. In addition to being a part of the assembly, Keith was asked to be the…

by Gaia Prete

On Tuesday, November 26th, my Social Justice group and I went to visit an organization called, The New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault that works to prevent sexual violence and reduces the harm it causes trough education, research and advocacy. During the fieldwork we met Kira, who works in the organization. She talked to…

by 18juliam

by Liv Reis

Today the LGBTQ group invited Charles King of Housing Works to speak to the class. He is the director and founder of that organization and he told us the story of how he came to create Housing Works. He also told us about when he was discovering his own sexuality. He told us that while…

by 18malaikat

Last Tuesday, we had the opportunity to meet with Hilary Meltzer, an environmental lawyer who works for the DEP (the Department of Environmental Protection). (Hilary is also the mother of Julia Meltzer). We learned a lot, about topics ranging from fracking across the country to New York State’s sanitation systemWe were shocked to hear…

by 18lukes

A little over two days ago our group went to visit Hilary Meltzer. Hilary works at the DEP, and she mainly focuses on New York’s water system. She told us about where our water comes from and some of the arising problems in that area. One of these problems is fracking. Fracking is a form…

by 18sophiac

On September 13, our group interviewed Iman Abdulmajid. Iman was a very famous, well respected model in the 1980’s, and now runs and owns a clothing, accessory and makeup line. Iman is most known to be among the first women of color to become a super model. She became idolized and loved by many different…

by 18zoec

Today the LGBTQ group had Charles King, the director and founder of Housing Works come and talk to us. During this visit we introduced Charles King to the class and had him tell us a few stories as well as facts about the topic LGBTQ. Some of the stories included why and how he created…

by 18daltons

On November 16th my group, which is focusing on work against gun violence, drove to Poughkeepsie to meet with Donna Dees and Mothers Against Gun Violence to march across the Hudson River to support anti-gun violence legislation. We learned many people’s views on gun laws and violence. This had an impact on the way I…

by 18rileys

We recently visited the NYCLU. They are a organization that mainly focuses on police brutality, stop and frisk and knowing your rights. Stop and frisk has become a very large problem in New York. Ever since the start of the Bloomberg association stops and increased by 600%. When you are stopped and frisked the police…

by 18rileys

Our goal visiting the Innocence Project was to find out how people and organizations helped with wrongful incarceration. The Innocence Project uses DNA to prove that people are innocent. Sometimes there would be no DNA and they could not help. This information showed us that up to twenty five thousand people are wrongfully incarcerated and…

by Camilo Durr

On Thursday, November 21st, after an email from Phil, we headed out to see Trilogy Film’s new film, “Gideon’s Army.” The film’s title is in reference to Clarence E. Gideon, a petty thief in Florida, who, in 1961, was convicted a felon for stealing 5 dollars. He could not afford an attorney and represented himself,…

by 18nolany

After our interview with Donna Dees, she invited us to a gun violence march located in Poughkeepsie, New York. It was a march supporting stricter gun laws throughout the US. The goal of this fieldwork was to actually get involved in and support the movement for stricter gun laws instead of only conducting interviews about…

by 18ethane

A couple weeks ago my Environment based social justice group and I were lucky enough to attend the Gowanus Canal Conservancy. Inside the base of the Conservancy we got to meet with multiple people such as Natasia. A activist who was affected by the multitude of was dumped into the Gowanus Canal every day. I…

by 18carlam

On November 21, my poverty group interviewed Peter Brest. He told us a lot about job opportunities for the homeless. He told us that it’s not about the job opportunities, it’s the skills that they have. The jobs that anyone can get aren’t paid very well. If you don’t have any skills, you cannot earn…

by 18chiarah

On November 22 our group visited homes for the homeless, a shelter for families. We got to do arts and crafts with the little kids and made turkey themed coasters and napkin holders. It was lots of fun and we got to talk to them about their interests and really anything they wanted. What was…

by Gaia Prete

On Thursday, November 21st night my Social Justice Group and I attended to a night event called Activist Night organized by NOW: National Organization For Women. This organization hosts many events with different themes monthly; this month’s event was women’s philosophical night. Our goal was to learn basics of feminism and how many people sustained…

by 18juliam

My social justice group visited Homes for the Homeless, a homeless shelter that is centered around families with children. We met with Margaret Mangini who works with the children on weekdays. We worked with the children to do thanksgiving related arts and crafts. Our group was able to prove that poor children are no different…

by 18scekemw

On November 14th, 2013 our Social Justice group went to the McSilver Institute for poverty policy and research to interview Mary McKay, the director of the institute, Ammu Kowolik, the volunteer coordinator, along with an NYU intern working with them. We ended up speaking with only Ammu and the intern. They talked about what McSilver…

by 18chiarah

On Wednesday December 4th, Our social justice group met with Stacy Cedeno who works for the DHS (Department of Homeless Services), and we got lots of valuable advice and information from her about our topic. She is the Deputy Director of Community Prevention Services, which means she helps people find alternatives to going to a…

by 18brandonh

On the Fourteenth of November, my group and I held a interview with Yang Jiang over the phone. She works for the NCCP, which helps children of the next generation dealing with poverty. We asked her questions pertaining to how she got involved with poverty and this organization. She stated that she grew up in…

by 18evev

On November 12, my social justice group and I had an interview with Denis Ahlgrim, the designer of the “I’m a Girl” Campaign. The goal of this campaign, created by Samantha Levine, who works for the Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, is to make girls feel comfortable with the way they look. On the posters there are…

by Camilo Durr

On Tuesday, November 20th, our group of 3 people set out to meet with Kristin Pulkkinen at the Innocence Project. The Innocence Project is a organization created 20 years ago to use science to correct judicial miscarriages and exonerate innocent prisoners. Kristin Pulkkinen is the project’s Assistant Director of Individual giving, and was the person…

by 18meic

Today was the day we took a tour of the Coalition for the Homeless and to help sort toys. It started at 12:55pm. when we left the building to head to the A train. When we got through the turnstiles we went left because we wanted to go downtown to Houston street. So when the…

by 18meic

Before we left for Thanksgiving weekend I contacted a lady named Lauren Mucciolo who came in last year to speak to the class about the movie she had recently filmed. Last year in 2012 Lauren produced a movie called “Poor Kids” that was from the perspective of 3 families. So what we wanted…

by 18meic

For our second fieldwork we arranged a conference call with a lady named Yang Jiang to talk to us about what she does for the National Center for Children in Poverty. Yang Jiang works at Columbia University, but also works as someone who analysis the information the NCCP receives. It really all started when we…

by 18sophias

We interviewed Dr. Yang Jiang who is the Senior Research Associate, Demography for the NCCP. She gave us a lot of information about child poverty and homelessness. We learned a lot about how child poverty has changed over the years and also about how adult poverty has changed. Ms. Jiang also educated us on food…

by 18keithd

On November 16, 2013 my social justice group and I took a trip to Poughkeepsie, New Jersey for a field work. There we marched across the Hudson River with over hundred people all there to support the fight against gun violence. Our main goal for participating in this fieldwork was to get out in the…

by 18bellar

In the beginning of the school year, I and the rest of my social justice group went with the other women’s group to listen to an assembly in the high school about day of a girl. The kids in the feminist group from the high school all got up, and shared parts from their essays they…

by 18sophiac

On September 19, our group went to go see the movie Wadjda. Wadjda is about a girl (Wadjda) who wants to buy a bike. Wadjda lives in Saudi Arabia and in her culture, a bike is meant to be only a boys toy. Being an innocent but rebellious character, Wadjda goes on a quest to…

by 18lovedayt

On Thursday, November 21, my group and I attended a monthly event hosted by The National Organization for Women (NOW). Each month they pick a new theme for the meetings; the theme for the meeting we went to was feminist philosophy and philosophers. The goal of the fieldwork was to get a better understanding and…

by 18sophias

St. Johns Food Pantry, Mr. Joe Picket, 11/12/13 Our group went to St. John’s Food Pantry on Tuesday to help the pantry be ready for the people to come the next day. Wednesday’s is when people come to get their groceries from the pantry. When we visited our goal was to help out with the…

by Xavier G

On the Tuesday before Thanksgiving the war and violence group visited the Intrepid Museum to meet and interview the head of the Fallen Heros Fund. Their goal is to raise enough money to open five Brain Injury Hospitals for veterans around the U.S.. We asked him several questions about our topic and was a real…

by Lola Picayo

After producing the film “Poor Kids”, Lauren Mucciolo has a very interesting view on child poverty in America. She got to have the hands on experience of working with families living in poverty for over a year, and because of that Lauren was able to give us a new view on poverty. Because Lauren was…

by 18zoec

Today we had an interview with Mary Steyer, the director of communication and Natasha Jones, the program coordinator. As we were heading to the meeting room, we got to have a little tour and preview of their facilities. During the interview we learned statistics, facts and the works of the organization itself. At the center they accept 13-21 year old LGBT youth. This organization, as well as many others, provide programs that include group and individual counseling. For this specific organization they focus on listening to the LGBT youth and their ideas. In addition, every Saturdays they have a peer led group, where two LGBT peers lead a conversation starting with a topic of their choice. If an individual wants to become a peer leader, they need to go through a training period. In The Center community they have around 1,000 individuals with whom they provide counseling and programs all year and every week there are about 6,000 LGBT youth that stop by. In addition, they have 50-70 active volunteers. The goal for this fieldwork was to find out how they create a safe environment for LGBT youth and how they prepare an individual to feel strong to tell the public their orientation and be proud of who they are. This fieldwork went swiftly and successfully. Even though a group member couldn’t make it, we all gave each other tasks and we had enough time to fit all our separate and group questions in. One thing that impacted me during the fieldwork was how much the organization lets the youth be heard and lead conversations. The organization wants to hear what the youth need, want. Another thing that impacted me was by spreading the word, they have people that go to schools and talk about this topic. In the conversations it may include how others should act and questions that one should be aware of. An interesting statistic that I learned was 40% of homeless youth are LGBT. I learned that for the organizations inner workings, they have a 30-40 min interview with the client that gives the organization worker or volunteer an idea of who they are, what they want and what brought them to the organization. As an interviewer I learned that I have better talking skills in person than on phone. Work wise I am very good at taking notes while listening. I think I did a pretty good job with asking question and taking notes. I would probably like to work on thinking of questions on the spot. Overall, I thought this was very successful and informational interview that I will never forget.

Feminist Philosophy Night with The National Organization For Women

by 18sophiar

On Thursday, November 21, my group and I attended an event that takes place every month hosted by The National Organization For Women and it specifically regarded feminist philosophy. I learned and we spoke a few other feminists about Judith Butler (a feminist philosopher), gender identity and performativity. Performativity can be a series of effects,…

by 18chloek

Today the Sexual Violence Social Justice Group met with Nicole Epps from Safe Horizon to have lunch. I had been in touch with Nicole for several weeks and we were both excited to work with the other’s group. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss our future with Safe Horizon, and what our group…

by 18brandonh

My Group and I visited the Saint John’s Food Pantry to help Joe and his staff package goods for people that needed these food supplies. Our goal for the fieldwork visit was to be hands on and actually help with the process of putting stuff together to hand out to people. We did not participate…

by 18alegbac

Our group met with someone called Donna Dees. Donna Dees is an activist against gun violence. She is the person who organized the million moms march in Washington D.C. About 750,000 people marched with her on that day. The goal for our fieldwork was to learn more about our topic and to realize how our…

by 18dariar

Wadjda, Tuesday, November 19 On Tuesday, November 19, we went to see Wadjda after school. Our group wanted to see Wadjda because we were interested in women’s role in Saudi Arabia and how it could affect a young girl’s life. The movie is about a ten-year-old Saudi Arabian girl named Wadjda who wants a bike…

by 18harrisonk

On Tuesday, November 26th, my group went to the offices of the NYCLU, the New York affiliate branch of the ACLU, the American Civil Liberties Union. We interviewed Donna Lieberman, the Executive Director, the Senior Organizer, Candis Tolliver, and an organizer, Deandra Khan. For those who don’t know, the ACLU will defend your rights if…

by 18harrisonk

On Thursday, November 21st, my group went to the NYU School of Law to watch a movie about public defenders in the South. The film, “Gideon’s Army,” follows the lives of three public defenders in the South, Travis Williams, Brandy Alexander, and June Hardwick. Two of the public defenders are members of a group called…

by 18harrisonk

On Wednesday, November 20th, my group visited and interviewed Kristin Pulkinnen, a woman who works at the Innocence Project, specifically on fundraising. We asked quite a few questions, she told us the basic idea of the project, the process of taking a case, and even gave us a tour of the offices. We would like…

by 18carlam

During the middle of November, my social justice group went to St. John’s Food Pantry. While we were there, we volunteered to do all different jobs. I helped hand out food for single people. This food pantry only provides food for people that have an address. Sister Mary talked to us about what each bag…

by 18juliam

Last Thursday, Peter Brest, the Chief Operating Officer of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty came to our school to talk with us. We learned a lot, specifically about the next steps in our process. Mr. Brest was able to inform us not only about various statistics and problems, but also about the ways in…

by 18rhysb

On Tuesday November 26, The War and Violence Group( Xavier, Nicholas and I) went to the Intrepid Museum to interview David Winter. David Winter is the CEO of the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and The Make it Visible Fund Raiser. The Intrepid Fallen Heroes fund and The Make it Visible Fund Raiser are organizations…

by 18nicolass

On Tuesday November 26, 2013, my group and I went to the Intrepid Museum to interview David Winter. David Winter works in an organization called the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. This organization raises money to build treatment centers that help veterans with Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder (PTSD). The Intrepid organization already made 3 treatment centers, two that…

by Semiramis Sophroniou

On Thursday, November 21, Sophia R., Gaia, Chloe, Loveday and I attended a National Organization for Women New York City (NOW-NYC) Activist Night. Activist Night is an event which NOW-NYC hosts in their offices every month, and anyone is able to attend as long as they RSVP on the website. These meetings are meant to…

by Semiramis Sophroniou

On Tuesday, November 26, Sophia R., Gaia, Chloe, Loveday and I went to the offices of the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault to speak to Kira Laffe, the Training and Outreach Coordinator of the organization. During the interview she gave us a clear definition of different types of sexual violence and a definition…

by 18chloek

Today the Sexual Violence Social Justice Group went to speak and help out with the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault (NYCAASA). We arrived at the office space and were lead into a conference room. We sat down and a couple minutes later we spoke with a woman who worked at NYCAASA about the…

by 18rachelm

In late November, our group went to Homes for the Homeless. Homes for the Homeless is a homeless shelter. When we were there, we did arts and crafts with little kids who live there. It was a very unique experience. We sat next to them and helped them make turkey napkin holders and coasters. These…

by 18rachelm

Towards the end of November, we interviewed Peter Brest. Peter is Chief Operating Officer of the Metropolitan Counsel on Poverty. Peter used to work at a hospital, where he noticed that most people who were coming in had poverty issues. He then decided to help find housing for homeless people. Nowadays Peter helps elderly people…

by Xavier G

On the 26th of November our war and violence group of three will be going to the intrepid museum. David Winter is part of a fund called the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. The funds purpose is to raise enough money to build facilities that specialize in common diseases found in veterans such as PTSD. Their…

by 18scekemw

On November 6, 2013 we met with Alice Steigerwald, who is the manager of the media and outreach department for the Covenant House. She gave us a lot of interesting statistics, and talked about her program. The Covenant House acts as a shelter, and also has programs that help people find houses, and jobs. This…

by 18alegbac

Our group met with someone called Donna Dees. Donna Dees is an activist against gun violence. She is the person who organized the Million Moms March in Washington D.C. About 750,000 people marched with her on that day. The goal for our fieldwork was to learn more about our topic and to realize how our…

by 18rachelm

In mid-November, our poverty group went to volunteer at the St. John’s Food Pantry. While we were there, we all were doing various jobs. Some people were carrying carts up the stairs, while others were handing people food. At St. John’s Food Pantry, you have to be a member to be able to receive food.…

by 18carlam

Last week, November 13, my poverty group went to visit the the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research. We had an interview with Mary McCay, the director of the institute, and one of her colleagues, Ammu, and a student. This institute focuses on mental health. They work with students in high schools who are…

by 18chiarah

This Wednesday my social justice group joined Margaret’s 6th grade advisory to go to St. John’s food pantry to help out and to speak with a volunteer about our project. They have been serving more people than ever and needed the extra hands. Other than helping our goal was to talk to Joe Spickett, the…

by 18chiarah

Last Friday the 15th of November our social justice group went to the McSilver Institute for poverty policy and research, and interviewed Mary McKay and Ammu Kowolik. Mary McKay is the director of the institute and Ammu is a volunteer coordinator. Ammu and an intern told us about MsSilver’s mission and how they are one…

by 18chloek

On Thursday night, 11/21/13, the Sexual Violence group went to an event called activist night that was hosted by NOW: Nation Organization for Women NYC. NOW is an organization that works on numerous different women’s issues concerning gay rights, abortion rights, equality in the workplace, and sexual violence. When we arrived to the building, we…

by 18juliam

Yesterday our group accompanied a teacher and her six sixth graders to St. John’s food pantry. We stayed there from about 12:30 until a little after 2:00. We volunteered with the women who handed out food, bagged cans and sorted groceries. My job was to take the tickets of single adults and senior citizens and…

by 18rachelm

In the middle of November, we went to the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research to talk to Mary McKay, the head of the organization. The McSilver Institute was founded in 2007 through the generosity of Martin Silver. They address the root causes of poverty, rather than getting hands on. The bulk of their…

by 18lachlane

Our first fieldwork I believe went very well. We interview Donna Dees, founder of the Millions Moms M arch which is a movement against gun violence. In 2007, after the Virginia Tech Massacre the millions moms march demanded that when guns are sold mental health records should be looked over to check for any problems.…

by lauren

On Wednesday November 6th our group had the opportunity to meet with Amanda Setiawan, the Vice President of the Engineers Without Borders Polytechnic Institute NYU Chapter. Engineers without Borders is a really interesting organization that reaches out to communities in need and helps them by creating long- term projects to boost their sustainability. The projects…

by 18malaikat

On Saturday, our social justice group ventured to the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn to meet with the program manager of the Gowanus Canal Conservancy named Nastasia Sidarta. As we made our way from the subway station to the meeting place where a cleanup was happening, we viewed many of the disgusting results of centuries of…

by 18devond

On Wednesday November 6th, we met with Amanda Setiawan from Engineers Without Borders (EWB). Amanda goes to NYU and she works internationally and locally with environmental issues. She is the president of EWB, which is an organization that creates many different machines that help the environment all over the world. She answered many of our…

by 18devond

On Saturday, November 16th, we went to the Gowanus Canal and had a meeting with Natasia Siberda. She is one of the organizers of the Gowanus Canal Organization. We came to a clean-up. Unfortunately we were not able to volunteer so we just observed and asked question. She explained that the 2 main sources for…

by 18carlam

In late October, my group went to Covenant House. During this visit, we got to interview Alice Steigerwald. She told us about what the students do on a daily basis. The Covenant House provides 108 beds for the children to sleep in and what to wear during interviews. The students learn how to do daily…

by 18chloek

On Saturday October 19, I attended a event called “Between the Door and the Street” in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. There were hundreds of women (and a couple of men) of all different ages, sitting on stoops of town houses wearing yellow scarves, discussing some of the largest issues women today face, unscripted. The event worked…

by 18daltons

LREI Gun violence group meeting activist Donna Dees Our social justice group got the chance to meet with creator of The Million Moms March Donna Dees. We learned so much and got many contacts from this interview. Our question was: “How did you start it (Million Moms’ March) and When did you start it?” To…

by 18rachelm

In late October, our poverty group went to the Covenant House. While we were there, we had an interview with Alice Steigerwald, the Deputy Director. She talked to us about what happens on a daily basis at the Covenant House. We are too young to see the kids there, so Alice informed us about everything…

by 18lukes

About a week ago we went on a trip to visit and interview Amanda Setiawan, President of the NYU Chapter of Engineers Without Borders. Engineers Without Borders (EWB) is a nonprofit organization whose main goal is to help supply other less established towns outside the U.S. with the technology they need. Rather than just gifting…

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Interview with Donna Dees

Interview with Beth Sousa, Senior Policy and Strategy Advisor at Planned Parenthood

Interview with Ana Oliveria, CEO of New York Women’s Foundation

Meeting with former D1 Soccer player Carly Wetzel

The Teenage Perspective

Learning About Local Climate Activism With Keanu Arpels-Josiah