⚡️ Hundreds of NYPD cops in riot gear stormed Columbia University campus amid a building takeover.
The school announced earlier in the day Pro-Palestinian student protesters who forced their way into a campus building face expulsion.
https://t.co/haKaTdA72Y
Pro-Palestine protesters are outside CCNY at 139th st & Amsterdam Ave entrance to the campus. NYPD cops are blocking the entrance. Student protesters from inside the gate have lit flares to the cheers & chants from protesters outside the gate.
Event 1, amplifying Black UndocuStudent Voices in Higher Education at Baruch College
We heard from Dr. Felecia Russell about her new book! And learned about the experiences of undocuBlack students
We will be at Hostos on Friday!!!
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#undocumented#black
🗽✨@NYSYLC fosters community building through events like Undocu Student Meet-ups & Undocu Support Group.
These spaces empower #NYC's immigrant and #undocumentedyouth by creating space to 🔗, learn, network, and belong.
Learn more: https://t.co/pYAn5cHEQu.✨🗽
With deep sadness we must share the news that Carl Hamad-Lipscombe, our exceptional executive director, died on March 15. It feels impossible that our colleague and friend is no longer with us and we miss him more than words can express.
Shaina and Angy of @NYSYLC will be facilitating an interactive, informative and imaginative space to envision #immigrant friendly #schools.
Register for NYCoRE's 9th annual "Dreaming and healing: Birthing New worlds" convening: https://t.co/03MrRlY5hR
“I got these because they match your eyeliner” 😭😍 thx to my former student, co-author, & forever comrade in arms Maria Vera!! Witnessing you over the yrs and the amazing work ur doing for @NYSYLC makes me so immensely impressed n proud of you Happy #InternationalWomensDay
Nearly a thousand migrants waiting for a new shelter cot spent a recent night on the streets or in trains, according to an internal poll conducted by city officials and obtained by @THECITYNY.
https://t.co/SY9SM87c38
Remember it's still heat season!
No matter the conditions outside, all landlords are required to provide heat and hot water for their tenants — it's the law.
Learn more about the requirements and how to report an issue: https://t.co/iHE7MStqWb
Despite submitting testimony & signing up early, not a single person directly-impacted by homelessness will speak at today’s Housing budget hearing in Albany.
Watch Leader Althea Matthews & @Jawanza lead a disruption to demand the Housing Access Voucher Program #HAVP ⬇️
🎉👏CONGRATULATIONS @NYSYLC‼️👏🎉
Last week, @anthemawards awarded them the 2024 Silver prize in the Community Engagement category, recognizing their efforts in advocating for change and inspiring community action.
Explore YLC's AWARD-WINNING🏆 work: https://t.co/d48Aiim82D
The new @CUNY Cares initiative pays students to conduct outreach to fellow classmates who may qualify for services such as @USDANutrition's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Medicaid (@MedicaidGov) – and make sure they sign up. https://t.co/45JvpKaOoP
We are spark prize finalists!
Now through the end of Dec every donation made to us through brooklyn gives is matched!
💸X2️⃣ $25 donation will be $50. Until we've raised $10,000. 😱
If you support spaces for undocu youth...donate today. Tell a friend.
https://t.co/opsls0i3ZX
Congratulations to @NYSYLC for coming in as a finalist for the 3rd Annual @anthemawards!
They are nominated for their work to support #immigrant rights and create better #schools for immigrant students: https://t.co/IRShdD6a9T