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NYU McSilver and NYU Langone Health’s IEHE Announce Inaugural Health Equity Fellow Dr. Damali M. Wilson
Maternal health expert and researcher brings years of experience and insight to role NEW YORK (April 17, 2025) — The NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research and NYU Langone Health’s Institute for Excellence in Health Equity (IEHE) announced on Thursday, April 17, that Dr. Damali M. Wilson has been selected as the Maternal […]
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Clinical Experts and Government Leaders Gather to Focus on Ending the Black Maternal Health Crisis
Top New York legislators leaders in government, academia, health care, and maternal health advocacy took the stage for “Saving Lives, Shaping Policy” on October 24 to dig into the root causes of the crisis in Black maternal health in New York, while State and City elected officials discussed their efforts to address the issue through legislation, in the recent past and going forward. #BlackMaternalHealth
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‘Beyond Books’ Discussion Explores Library-Based Social Work
Libraries around the nation are evolving to serve their communities in new ways. This May 6 virtual event explores library-based social work.
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March 30, 2015

The 2015 McSilver Symposium and Awards

The 2015 McSilver Symposium and Awards will feature six thought-provoking panels, two poignant films, and five inspiring honorees emphasizing poverty, trauma and resilience. Symposium Schedule (Monday, April 27) 10:00 – 11:30 AM (Hillman Studio, 4th Floor) – Trauma of LGBTQ Displacement in the US and Abroad Moderator: James Martin, PhD – Associate Professor, New York […]
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May 25, 2014

McSilver Celebrates 2nd Annual Awards

On May 28th at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the McSilver Institute was joined by friends, colleagues, and partner organizations to celebrate the Second Annual McSilver Awards. The Awards recognize individuals and organizations that are making significant contributions in addressing the root causes of poverty and addressing its consequences.   The evening began with welcoming remarks […]
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May 18, 2014

McSilver Hosts First Annual Symposium

The Brooklyn Academy of Music’s beautiful new Fisher performance space was full of inspirational sentiments on May 28th as the McSilver Institute hosted its Second Annual McSilver Awards.  The ceremony honored five incredible and prominent figures who are leading the fight against poverty.  Prior to the ceremony, BAM’s Hillman Studio was packed to the brim with people […]
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