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WHEN:
Wednesday, November 1, 2:00pm
Please join the Urban Democracy Lab and Green Card Voices, an organization that publishes and amplifies the first person narratives of immigrants and refugees and is committed to raising stories, build empathy and combat stereotypes here at home and across the nation. Green Card Voices (GCV) published its third graphic memoir Voice for Refuge in their bilingual series Our Stories Carried Us Here for young readers. Green Card Voices board chair, Aasma Shaukat, and author, Zaynab Abdi will discuss her book, and the importance of first person refugee storytelling in this critical moment.
About the author:
Born in Somalia and raised in Yemen, Zaynab Abdi fled to Egypt and ultimately made it to the US at the age of 19. She first landed in Minnesota, but has called NYC her home for the past 2 years. Aasma, born, raised and educated in Pakistan, now serves as the chair of the Board of Directors for Green Card Voices. She was introduced to Green Card Voices when asked to co-author Green Card STEM Voices: Stories of Minnesota Immigrants Working in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, and has chaired the board of the organization for 2 years.
RSVPNew York University and Gallatin provide reasonable accommodations to people living with disabilities who wish to attend events at the School. For every event, Gallatin staff will be on hand to assist guests. Please note that the entrance at 715 Broadway is wheelchair accessible. To request accommodations, such as a sign language interpreter, assistive listening devices, or large print programs, or should you have questions regarding accessibility for an event, please contact Gallatin’s Office of Special Events by emailing events.gallatin@nyu.edu or by calling 212-992-6328. Should you need an accommodation, we ask that you send your request as early as possible so that we have time to fulfill your request.
WHEN:
Monday, May 9, 2:00pm — Friday, May 6, 3:00pm
Nearly half of Americans are rent burdened as a result of severe shortages in affordable housing. In a time of increased political and economic polarization, social housing provides an opportunity to create a common cause for community well-being and lasting household stability. Join the Urban Democracy Lab as they kick off the release of a new report proposing a New York City Social Housing Development Authority. UDL will be joined by a panel of housing experts to discuss the viability of this plan.
RSVPNew York University and Gallatin provide reasonable accommodations to people living with disabilities who wish to attend events at the School. For every event, Gallatin staff will be on hand to assist guests. Please note that the entrance at 715 Broadway is wheelchair accessible. To request accommodations, such as a sign language interpreter, assistive listening devices, or large print programs, or should you have questions regarding accessibility for an event, please contact Gallatin’s Office of Special Events by emailing events.gallatin@nyu.edu or by calling 212-992-6328. Should you need an accommodation, we ask that you send your request as early as possible so that we have time to fulfill your request.
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WHEN:
Wednesday, April 20, 9:00am
RSVPNew York University and Gallatin provide reasonable accommodations to people living with disabilities who wish to attend events at the School. For every event, Gallatin staff will be on hand to assist guests. Please note that the entrance at 715 Broadway is wheelchair accessible. To request accommodations, such as a sign language interpreter, assistive listening devices, or large print programs, or should you have questions regarding accessibility for an event, please contact Gallatin’s Office of Special Events by emailing events.gallatin@nyu.edu or by calling 212-992-6328. Should you need an accommodation, we ask that you send your request as early as possible so that we have time to fulfill your request.
WHERE:
1 Washington Place
New York NY, USA
WHEN:
Thursday, April 21, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
“We Still Here” introduces the incredible youth of Comerío, Puerto Rico navigating the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, a disaster that brought an unprecedented level of devastation to an island already in economic and political crisis. In the lush mountains in the center of Puerto Rico, 24-year-old Mariangelie Ortiz leads a group of young residents who never thought they would become the leaders of their community, nonetheless find themselves traveling to Washington D.C. to protest in the halls of Congress. Follow them in this coming of age story to find their power and begin creating a sustainable future for themselves and their community.
WATCH THE TRAILER
About the Producer/ Director:
Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi is an internationally-recognized and award-winning filmmaker. He is the founder of FistUp.TV, a media platform uplifting and telling stories from underrepresented communities across the world. His work has circulated through National Broadcast: Free Speech TV, Teaching Channel, and PBS. Online he has created content for remezcla, okayafrica, TIDAL, and VIBE. Spike Lee is one of the reasons Eli became a filmmaker, and in 2019 he hired Eli to work on set with him as a photographer for “She’s Gotta Have It Too.” Eli is the co-founder of Defend Puerto Rico, a multimedia project designed to document and celebrate Puerto Rican creativity, resilience, and resistance. He is currently touring the world with his new film Bakosó: Afrobeats of Cuba and curating his 12th Annual Fist Up Film Festival. His dedication to his craft is deeply connected to his commitment to social justice and the belief in the transformative power of film.
RSVPNew York University and Gallatin provide reasonable accommodations to people living with disabilities who wish to attend events at the School. For every event, Gallatin staff will be on hand to assist guests. Please note that the entrance at 715 Broadway is wheelchair accessible. To request accommodations, such as a sign language interpreter, assistive listening devices, or large print programs, or should you have questions regarding accessibility for an event, please contact Gallatin’s Office of Special Events by emailing events.gallatin@nyu.edu or by calling 212-992-6328. Should you need an accommodation, we ask that you send your request as early as possible so that we have time to fulfill your request.
