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Understanding current challenges for Black, Latinx and other youth of color

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What We Do

Research, programs and interventions that address the root causes and consequences of poverty.

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ENDING POVERTY

ENDING POVERTY

Poverty is about more than lacking the resources to meet basic needs, such as food, clothing and shelter. We recognize the interrelatedness of race, gender and poverty. Therefore, we are dedicated to dismantling structural racism and other forms of systemic oppression through our work.

How We Help

The McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at New York University is committed to creating new knowledge about the root causes of poverty, developing evidence-based interventions to address its consequences, and rapidly translating research findings into action through policy and best practices.

Events

Our event programming extends the conversations started by our work to challenge harmful narratives, advance new thinking and inspire positive change.

DATE: June 8, 2020

The 2020 McSilver Awards

Preview image of the tribute on Zerlina Maxwell's show

McSilver COO Offers Tribute to the Late Midwin Charles on ‘Zerlina’

Rose Pierre-Louis spoke in tribute to her late friend and colleague on the Peacock news show, Zerlina.

Women’s History Month: One on One with The NY Attorney General

The Hon. Letitia ‘Tish’ James spoke with Dr. Christina M. Greer about leadership in a talk co-hosted with the Greater New York Chapter of The Links.

Cover art of the journal and preview of the abstract

McSilver Researchers Lead Study of Pandemic Food Insecurity Program

Published in Social Work for Health Care, it examined an innovative partnership between Doordash and SCO Family of Services.

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NYU McSilver Institute @NYUMcSilver·

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FRIDAY, April 16th at 1:25 PM ET: McSilver Executive Director @DrMikeLindsey will give the keynote address at @bebaofsc's conference, "Are We Missing Signs of Suicidality in Black Youth?"

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https://schoolbehavioralhealth.org/2021-conference/
#ssbhc

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Steve Appleton FRSA - Contact Consulting @ContactConsult·

12 Apr

I was delighted to be co-author, with @DrGaryBelkin and @konalady41, of this piece in @TheLancetPlanet #mentalhealth #climate #publichealth https://twitter.com/nyumcsilver/status/1381696970151096323

NYU McSilver Institute @NYUMcSilver·

12 Apr

"Now is the opportunity to make securing the emotional and mental wellbeing of humanity a common expectation of global governance." McSilver Fellow-in-Residence @DrGaryBelkin was a lead author of commentary in @TheLancetPlanet, co-signed by global experts.
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(21)00037-1/fulltext

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Vice President Kamala Harris@VP·

12 Apr

Black women are 2-3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. @POTUS and I are determined to ensure that Black women can get the care they deserve through pregnancy, childbirth, and post-partum. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek https://youtu.be/CoySUc8s1xI

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Alex Brook Lynn @AlexBrookLynn·

10 Apr

I spoke with @emma_a_whitford of @Law360 on a short @faqnyc episode about the new rent relief package passed by the state legislature that's getting to New Yorkers this Spring.

BTYB:
@brickhousecoop
@NYUMcSilver
@harrysiegel & @Dr_CMGreer

https://faq.nyc/2021/04/10/emma-whitford-tells-faq-whats-up-with-the-new-rent-relief-for-new-yorkers/