Young New Yorkers Tackle Issues That Matter to Them Most
Members of the NYC Youth Agenda Steering Committee joined MetroFocus to talk about economic mobility, educational equity and more.
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Delivering Inclusive Education in New York City
MetroFocus is joined by the founders of The IDEAL School, where students with disabilities learn alongside their typically developing peers.
New Podcast “Every Voice” Explores Blackness in Opera
The host of "Every Voice with Terrance McKnight" discusses exploring Black representation in opera through interviews and more.
New York Lawmaker Proposes Legislation to Ban “Prison Slave Labor”
Legislation that would end forced prison labor and require incarcerated people to receive minimum wage was recently introduced in Albany.
The Fight for Reparations for Black New Yorkers
Several state and local governments find ways to financially compensate Black Americans for the historic injustice of slavery.
“Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?”
Loida Lewis – attorney, philanthropist, and author – shares her journey, from childhood in the Philippines to a successful career in New York.
Food Bank for NYC Aims To Go “Beyond Food”
Food Bank for New York City provides healthy meals to locals and attempts to address the structural issues that contribute to food insecurity.
What’s Driving The African American Exodus from New York City?
A recent Gothamist analysis found the number of non-Hispanic Black residents in NYC declined by more than 125,000 over a 20-year period.
How New York Can Solve Its Affordable Housing Crisis
Three housing leaders talk about the effects of record-high rents and a lack of affordable places to live in New York.
Misty Copeland Launches Ballet Initiative to Mentor Black and Brown Students
Misty Copeland recently launched the “Be Bold” initiative, a free 12-week ballet program for Black and Latino children ages 8-10.