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News
Don’t Just ‘Raise’ A Reader, Teach Kids to Read Too
A'Lelia Bundles Community Scholar Debbie Meyer writes for Education Post about neurodivergence and learning to read. Read More
Emergency Text Alert System Expanded to Neighbors
The alerts, which are distributed via text message and email, are sent when ongoing events have a significant impact on the area. Read More
New Opportunities to Volunteer in Harlem
Local non-profits like Triple F Empowerment have an urgent need for volunteers to help meet the demand for services fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic. Give Back Now
New York Attorney General Letitia James Joins Columbia SIPA Faculty
Attorney General James will focus on issues related to policing and public policy. Read More
Umoja Circles: Processing Support for Black Community Members
A series of free virtual emotional support group meetings provided by the Action Lab. Read More
In the Libraries: January at George Bruce
Library staff share upcoming events, new library programs, and more. Read More
The Kids of Survival Are Middle-Aged, and Transforming Yet Again
Columbia videographer and teacher Robert Branch is part of the Studio K.O.S. art collective and its modern day revival. Read More
Events
The Power of Social Media Youth Town Hall, Jan 23
The Impact Town Hall Project is a new initiative whose goal is to rise to the unique challenges and opportunities our youth face. Watch Online
New York COVID Rent Relief App Deadline, Feb 1
New York has re-opened the COVID Rent Relief Program with expanded eligibility criteria for those who missed the first round of grants or were ineligible. Apply Now
The Obama Scholars Application Deadline, Feb 5
The Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University seeks rising leaders from around the world for the one-year scholarship program. Apply Now
Black Health and Healing Virtual Summit, Feb 5-6
This 24-hour summit from the Queens Library will spotlight top medical experts and entertainers who will discuss health topics. Learn More
Live from Columbia: JACK Quartet, Feb 16
Hear the JACK Quartet explore nontraditional techniques and sounds. Learn More
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