WATCH: Russian Immigrant shares poignant memories about the war
By Ivy Fan Medill Reports Ekaterina Korsounskaia, born in Moscow moved to the United States more than 30 years ago. She now teaches Russian as a clinical professor at New York University. Coming through several emotionally draining months since Russia invaded Ukraine, she speaks about the war’s impact on her home country, the complication of […]
WATCH: ‘That story went through me like a spear’: Founder, director of Legacy Project Chicago speaks about poignant inspiration behind it
By Ivy Fan Medill Reports The Legacy Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to honor the accomplishments of LGBTQ people around the world, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Watch the video to find out more about this award-winning work, including its history and a rocky personal journey of its founder, Victor Salvo. For the photos […]
Medill Newsmakers: Professor, political activist describe how Russian Americans are dealing with Vladimir Putin’s war, their efforts and the backlash they are facing
By Ivy Fan Medill Reports Numerous people are suffering because of the conflict in Ukraine, including those who live far from the war zone and those who are not Ukrainians. Hear from Ekaterina Korsounskaia, clinical associate professor at NYU’s Russian and Slavic Studies Department, an immigrant since 1993, about the traumatic impact of Russian President […]
