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Responding to the Supreme Court’s Reversal of Roe v. Wade (June 24, 2022)

McSilver’s Statement on Supreme Court Reversing Roe v Wade

This will have a massive impact on the lives of women in low-income communities and women of color, says the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research.

Rosemonde Pierre-Louis To Become NYU McSilver’s Next Executive Director

Her appointment, starting July 1, begins a new chapter of leadership for the institute.

Resources for Helping Children Cope with Collective Grief

The Community Technical Assistance Center of New York has prepared a tip sheet to help children and adolescents cope with collective grief.

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Rose Pierre-Louis moderates a panel at Tribeca X in 2022.

July 1, 2022

Recent Media Coverage for the McSilver Institute

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 July 1, 2022.)

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November 18, 2021

McSilver Executive Director Interviewed by NY Times about Black Youth Suicide

Suicide and mental illness are often seen as a ‘white phenomenon,’ but a different picture emerges when looking at trends in youth, Dr. Michael A. Lindsey told New York Times’ Christina Caron.

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October 25, 2021

Recently Published Research Involving the McSilver Institute

Below is a list of notable published research— including journal articles and other peer-reviewed sources — led by or involving McSilver Institute programs or staff. Learn more about our ongoing research here. The McSilver Institute’s work is also covered frequently by mass media including print, radio and TV print outlets. See some recent highlights of […]

April 21, 2021

McSilver Executive Director: Police Violence Impacts Mental Health

Dr. Michael A. Lindsey spoke to CBS News’ Elaine Quijano about the mental health impact of the Derek Chauvin trial and other instances of police violence on Black mental health.

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April 8, 2021

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.

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January 27, 2021

McSilver CCO Moderates NYC Mayoral Forum on Health Equity

Sheryl Huggins Salomon posed questions to 10 hopefuls during a forum co-hosted by Community Service Society.

January 13, 2021

McSilver Executive Director Appears on ‘Peace of Mind with Taraji’

Dr. Michael A. Lindsey discussed the effects of police brutality on Black mental health with actress and activist Taraji P. Henson.

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December 2, 2020

McSilver COO Rose Pierre-Louis Is in City and State NY Power Players Issue

Hers were among the insights provided by nearly 40 Black women who have shaped New York government, politics, policy and civic life.

The three panelists and one moderator speaking via the Zoom platform

April 24, 2020

COVID-19: Advice for Coping During The Pandemic

(April 24, 2020—NEW YORK) During a time in American history that is anything but routine, a key coping strategy actually stems from routines. Speaking on April 22 to a group of news media professionals about ways to cope with life under shelter-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, NYU McSilver Institute’s Director of Trauma-Informed Services, Dr. […]

February 28, 2020

McSilver Applauds NYC Human Rights Commission Youth Initiative Launch

The New York City Commission on Human Rights, in partnership with over 60 schools and organizations (complete list below) that educate and work with young people, announces the launch of a new comprehensive program called Youth for Equity and Solidarity. The program will educate over 5,000 young people this year, ages 13-21, and includes the creation of the Commission’s first youth advisory council (YES Council).