News and Publications

The McSilver Institute’s research, policy recommendations, and accomplishments have recently been noted by news outlets across the media spectrum. Check out some of the highlights! (This list was last updated on November 25, 2020.)

McSilver’s COO weighed in as the NYC Commission on Human Rights announced an investigation into maternal drug testing practices at several NYC hospitals.

NYU McSilver co-sponsored a discussion by 2 leading historians about Toussaint Louverture, the most prominent Haitian Revolution leader.

“The American people have spoken, and the results are historic,” began the NYU McSilver Institute’s statement on November 7, 2020.

Rose Pierre-Louis joined a panel of experts on the Manhattan Neighborhood Network TV channel.

The NYU McSilver COO joins Susan Lerner and Betsy Gotbaum, who are already on the board.

Efforts by the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research to inform policymakers about troubling trends in Black youth mental health reached an important milestone today, when the House of Representatives passed the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act.

McSilver’s COO Rose Pierre-Louis co-moderated a virtual town hall on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic violence, with experts and advocates.

McSilver Institute’s Executive Director Dr. Michael A. Lindsey submitted written testimony about how youth of color are affected.

The digital divide has widened during the pandemic. Students participating in McSilver’s Step-Up program received laptops this summer to support their education needs.