Social Issues – Articles

Journalism has a rich history of being an agent of change by shedding light on some of society’s most troubling and complex problems. Being a part of highlighting important issues and the people who are advocating for change has been my mission throughout my own career as a journalist (as well as an editor and author).

Long Island parents of neurodiverse children connect through Facebook group
https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/our-journey-facebook-group-ntpn49pw

Long Island transgender advocates continuing to fight for their community, despite challenges
https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/trans-advocacy-long-island-kerry-thomas-dreyah-griggs-juli-grey-owens-e68lhvvp

Lifting Barriers: Melissa Bessaha’s research, practice and teaching lifts barriers for young adults and underserved populations
https://mag.stonybrook.edu/lifting-barriers/

Preserving Long Island’s Black history
https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/long-island-black-history-hbyiis0o

Algonquian Language Revitalization Project brings instruction, resources to Stony Brook University
https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/algonquian-language-revitalization-project-stony-brook-university-bn73b1xc

SUNY Old Westbury was once home to the Feminist Press, a leading publisher of writing by women
https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/feminist-press-suny-old-westbury-jz1o5mjk

“Small but Mighty”: The Adelphi NY Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program Makes a Big Impact During Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Year-Round
https://www.adelphi.edu/news/small-but-mighty-the-adelphi-ny-breast-cancer-hotline-support-program-makes-a-big-impact-during-breast-cancer-awareness-month-and-year-round/

Social Work Students Take a Cue From National Public Radio’s StoryCorps to Tell Real-Life Stories of Economic Justice and Inequality
https://www.adelphi.edu/news/social-work-students-take-a-cue-from-national-public-radios-storycorps-to-tell-real-life-stories-of-economic-justice-and-inequality/

From the Sidelines to the Front Lines: Three Adelphi Alumni Respond to Crisis in Ukraine
https://www.adelphi.edu/news/from-the-sidelines-to-the-front-lines-three-adelphi-alumni-respond-to-crisis-in-ukraine/