by Nicole Chávez (Staff Writer) STOP: WAKEFIELD – 241ST STREET MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $38,261 On a dull, fall afternoon at the northern edge of the Bronx, a subway car screeches to a stop at an empty platform. I sigh in content at the familiar scene. The subway stop is a mere ten-minute walk away from…
by Alina Yaman The call to prayer is currently sounding from the mosque nearby. I’m at my desk in my dorm, my books in view and my bulletin board ready to be used whenever I’m feeling inspired. A bag of peaches and nectarines is sitting by my window, open to let in the evening air,…
by Karen Marks (Staff Writer) When given the opportunity to study Mandarin Chinese intensively for two months at Harvard’s Beijing summer school, with a full Yale fellowship, I was excited. However, as much as I looked forward to spending the summer learning a new language and culture, the experiences of other Black foreigners in China…
by Sara Speller I know you heard about all the Black excellence at the Olympics. It was impossible not to. But, case you didn’t, these athletes’ incredible feats proved yet again how glorious Black girls are, and how lucky the world is to have us. Here’s a rundown: Early on in the games, Simone Manuel…
by Miguel Paredes “Acuérdate de siempre dar gracias” Remember to always give thanks. These are the words I grew up hearing from my mother reminding me that every step I take is only made possible by the countless people supporting me upright. In times of anger and sadness, I often forget to give thanks. Thus,…