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Unraveling Narratives: Yana Schnitzler and the Journey of ‘Tales of a Phoenix: The Letting Go Project’

An intimate exploration of transformative stories of women around the globe, as conveyed by Yana Schnitzler. Responses edited for clarity by Arielle Kandel. Can you tell us why you started the “Tales of a Phoenix: The Letting Go Project” and what it’s been like to bring together stories from women all over the world? Embarking on the journey of “Tales of a Phoenix: The Letting Go Project” has been deeply moving and incredibly rewarding. The inception came about three years...

NWNY programs

Breaking barriers, inspiring success: Celebrating the achievements of We Speak We LEAD Spring 2023 graduates

Binny, Martha, and Ana are the facilitators of We Speak We LEAD Spring 2023 program. It is uniquely powerful to witness a group of immigrant women celebrating a triumph in their lives. Their ability to open their hearts and share their experiences, breaking through language barriers to communicate their emotions, dreams, and achievements in a language they have learned and embraced as their own, is truly inspiring. These brave and resilient women are graduates of the We Speak We LEAD...

Portraits & interviews

Interview with Korean-born artist Jiwon Rhie about her immigrant experience, how it influences her sculptures, and broader artistic practice in New York.

Jiwon Rhie is a multidisciplinary artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Her work deals with ideas around boundaries, human relationships, cultural identities, and communication across installations, sculptures, and video. Exploring ideas through research and a project-based process, she visualizes personal and social experiences into art forms by capturing her sensitivity and a feeling of adaptation.

Features & analyses

Overcoming Crises in Immigrant Communities Through Collective Effort

Recent years and the global pandemic have highlighted the vulnerability of immigrant populations in New York to major health and economic crises, particularly in the metropolitan area. Unfortunately, these communities have been facing barriers to healthcare for a long time, with limited access to fedral and state social welfare programs. There is hope, however. In 2020, thanks to the collective effort of donors and organizations, millions of dollars were distributed to immigrant New Yorkers left out of federal stimulus funding....