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Families and teachers struggle to explain racial injustice to children

The conversation is difficult because she wants her son to understand racism, but also to know that his white friends do love him.

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Early spring lifts New Yorkers’ spirits

During the last year of pandemic living, people have had to get creative with how to stay healthy, entertained, and […]

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Sticker Art, NYC

The streets of New York City are covered in tiny works of art. Thousands of stickers decorate the backs of street signs, mailboxes, lamp posts, and scaffolding. The artists behind the stickers use their surroundings to communicate with each other and the general public - expressing their views on everything from mental health to gentrification to love.

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East Village boxing club embraces its activist roots

Once he learned of 9 Bleecker’s Yippie past, it became intertwined with his vision, further inspiring Overthrow into a place of community-building and activism.

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Hare Krishnas are still chanting and dancing in New York City

Since 1965 the Hare Krishna have been a part of New York City's landscape.

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Sixty-Four Squares in Union Square Park

For the last 10 years, T.C. has sat in Union Square Park offering chess lessons and matches to passersby.

Special Report: America Votes

BIDEN WINS

Although the Trump campaign continues to grasp at straws for anything that might challenge the legitimacy of the election outcomes, Biden supporters are reflecting on the historic impact of this day. 

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The energy of Election Day in New York City

Times Square remained peaceful even with Biden and Trump supporters sharing space. Photographers walked the streets for hours documenting the historic day. 

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Philadelphia embraces early voting

Philadelphians are voting in record numbers.

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Pence debate response angers many in Jewish community

According to the Anti-Defamation League, antisemitic incidents in the United States have risen under Trump’s presidency, with a 12% increase from 2018 to 2019.