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Is the US Still a Safe Haven for Journalists Under Threat?

Room 308 +1 more

For decades, persecuted journalists found refuge in the U.S. through fellowships and temporary stays. Today, restrictive visa policies and mounting pressures are reshaping that reality. Journalists from across the globe will share their experiences in this off-the-record conversation. This event is part of the Fall 2025 Safety Series, a three-part program from the Newmark J-School’s Journalism Protection Initiative exploring the biggest threats to media safety and press freedom in the U.S.

Free

Help Errol Louis Prepare for the Mayoral Debate

Room 308

How do the journalists moderating political debates prep for the crucial face-offs? Get an inside look — and suggest questions for the final mayor debate — during a wide-ranging discussion with NY1 Political Anchor and J-School Adjunct Prof. Errol Louis.

Free

Journalism in Hard Times: A Conversation With Allison Davis & M. Gessen

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How have journalists navigated political and social upheaval? Join the Newmark J-School Diversity committee on Oct. 22 at 12:30 pm to hear from Allison J. Davis, trailblazing founding member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), alongside Newmark J-School Distinguished Professor M. Gessen, for a conversation on history and what it takes to tell the truth when times are…

Free

The Power of Storytelling and Its Intersections

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Join AAJA alongside its chapters at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and New York, in partnership with the Asian American Writers Workshop, for a conversation on the power of writing.

Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI – Karen Hao in Conversation with John Borthwick

CUNY Graduate Center, 1201: Elebash Recital Hall 365 Fifth Ave., New York, NY

In Empire of AI (“startling and intensely researched” — Vulture) Karen Hao lifts the veil on the industry defining our era. With access to the world of Sam Altman’s OpenAI from the beginning, Hao had an insider’s view of the development of this world-changing technology, the breakthrough of Chat GPT, and the company’s path from idealism to a pursuit of power consuming vast information and resources.

NYC Mayoral Debate

The final NYC mayoral debate at LaGuardia Community College will feature Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa and independent Andrew Cuomo ahead of the November 4th election. Stream it live on Spectrum News NY1, WNYC radio or YouTube. Co-hosted by the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, NY1, WNYC/Gothamist, THE CITY, New York Law School, the…

Safety for Trans, Non-binary, and Gender Non-conforming Journalists

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Trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming journalists face heightened risks amid rising intolerance and legal restrictions. This roundtable, co-organized with the Trans Journalists Association, will feature leading voices in journalism, advocacy, and safety. This event is part of the Fall 2025 Safety Series, a three-part program from the Newmark J-School’s Journalism Protection Initiative exploring the biggest threats to media safety and press freedom in the U.S.

The Hell Gate Podcast Is Going Live, With Zohran Mamdani

Hell Gate will be in conversation with Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, where they’ll discuss Mamdani’s journey as a candidate, his campaign promises and more. Tickets are sold out, but recording of the podcast will be available at Hell Gate after the event. Co-presented by the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.