Events for Nov/17/2025

Zere Asylbek was 19 when she released a music video demanding respect for women in the largely conservative Kyrgyzstan. It was intentionally provocative, and Asylbek achieved what she set out to do: jolting the society into paying attention to the evils of the country’s deeply patriarchal and misogynist culture. Six years on, the death threats ... Read more

Give yourself permission to abandon perfection and draw what feels right! Pause, Unwind & Sketch: Creating a Visual Diary is part of a series of workshops that focus on art-making and mental health, sponsored by QCAP (the Queens College AANAPISI Project). No prior experience or skills required, and all Queens College students are welcome! Materials ... Read more

The LGBTQ Policy Center is pleased to present an urgent discussion—featuring leading policymakers and advocates—about the impact of recent immigration policies on global LGBTQ migration, with a spotlight on New York. For decades, the United States has recognized the threat, and reality, of state violence against LGBTQ people as a legitimate reason to grant asylum. However, recent policy changes at the federal level ... Read more

Aligned with the CUNY School of Medicine’s commitment to under-resourced communities, the NYCenter for Advancing Translational Research and Health focuses on Harlem and the South Bronx, areas where significant health and education gaps have historically persisted. As part of the Center's efforts to connect with community, The Community Engagement Core, coordinates a monthly seminars - ... Read more