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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

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What to do this week: MLK Week, New York Fashion Week

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Attend NYU’s MLK Week events or watch the Super Bowl.
Kristian Burt and Rachel Cohen Feb 6, 2022

A vigil for Michelle Go 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Zoom Free, open to the public Join the university community in a memorial for NYU alum Michelle Go, who was killed in the...

The 5th Dimension performs at the Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969. In his directorial debut, Questlove’s Summer of Soul creates a time capsule of the essential music of Black America. (Photo courtesy of Searchlight Pictures)

Review: The spirit of ‘Summer of Soul’: An archive for the modern day

Questlove’s directorial debut both captures the magic of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival and celebrates the essential music of Black America.
Ava Emilione, Contributing Writer Sep 24, 2021

My memories of living in Harlem endure within me: the mixtapes sold along 125th Street, the bright lights of the Apollo Theater and the pride of living in a mecca of Black culture....

Justin Biebers has released a new album. Justice is Biebers sixth studio album and shows a unique vulnerability of the artist. (Staff Illustration by Debbie Alalade)

Justin Bieber demonstrates love and healing In ‘Justice’

In his sixth studio album, Justin Bieber is courageously vulnerable.
Maya Mehrara, Staff Writer Mar 31, 2021

Justin Bieber has finally found himself. “Justice,” Bieber’s newest album, acts as a vessel for the artist to express his idea of what love means — a theme that has followed...

An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.

Letter to the Editor: Unfinished Business

A Silver School alumnus discusses the recent racist tweet controversy while reflecting on his own experiences at NYU in the aftermath of MLK’s assassination.
Thomas B. Williams, NYU Class of 1969 Apr 9, 2019

Fifty-one years ago, in response to the murder of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968, social work students at New York University, myself among them, called on the faculty...

Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray leaving the event.

New York City Remembers MLK on 50th Anniversary of Final Speech

Paul Kim, Staff Writer Apr 4, 2018
An event paying tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. was held in Washington Square Park Tuesday night on the 50th anniversary of his last speech.
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Resistance

Don’t Underestimate the Power of Resistance

Paola Nagovitch, Deputy Opinion Editor Mar 5, 2018
Peaceful protests have the power to enact policy change. The Stoneman Douglas High School students are the face of gun reform in the U.S.
Stern first-year Aliya Brooks credits Yara Shahidi and Zendaya as inspirational black figures in her life.

MLK Scholars Discuss Black History Month

Jendayi Omowale, Staff Writer Feb 21, 2018
Three MLK Scholars talk about what Black History Month means to them.
Students discussing and critiquing the Haitian Revolution,  at “Revolution: Forgotten Remembered Reimagined,” one of the MLK Week Events.

NYU Recognizes Today’s Revolutions at 50th MLK Week with Spike Lee

Alesha Bradford, Staff Writer Feb 12, 2018
Students celebrated NYU's Martin Luther King, Jr. week of service in a variety of ways.
Dr. Martin Luther King delivered a speech on NYUs campus on Feb. 10, 1961. In commemoration, NYU hosts its MLK week on the anniversary of the speech each year.

Black History Around NYU

Mili Mansaray, Contributing Writer Feb 28, 2017
Black history is American history, and it is everywhere, including our very own campus.
Many NYU clubs hosted events in commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr for NYU’s annual MLK week.

Student Organizations Behind MLK Week

Imani Johnson, Contributing Writer Feb 8, 2016
Several student organizations were responsible for the events of this year's MLK week.

Diversity Talks, Humanitarian Award Highlight of MLK Week

Imani Johnson, Contributing Writer Feb 5, 2016
NYU hosted a panel of speakers including Misty Copeland, Karyn Parsons, TJ Holmes and Linda Sarsour as part of NYU MLK Week.
NYUs Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration week takes place from February 1 to 6.

Meditation, Ballet and Theater at MLK Week

Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer Feb 1, 2016
Overview of upcoming events on campus in honor of Martin Luther King week.

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