As we embark on a new year, we want to reflect on our Fall semester accomplishments as a springboard to an even more active Spring! From October 1 through October 11, which was International Day of the Girl (#IDG2016) we invited the Truman community to participate in #11DaysOfAction to amplify…
RAPP celebrates International Human Rights Day ~ December 10th. Discrimination targets individuals and groups that are vulnerable to attack: the disabled, women and girls, the poor, migrants, minorities, and all those who are perceived as different… but these victims of discrimination are not alone. The United Nations is standing with…
There remains such negative stigma and misinformation about mental health. People often associate depression and anxiety with weakness, while also seeing seeking help and support as weak. We have to change that. Rapper/Actor Kid Cudi recently disclosed his struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts, entering into a rehabilitation facility for…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we would like to share information about the prevalence of relationship abuse amongst teens, statistics on parent-child communication, and the relationship spectrum. Domestic Violence Awareness Month gives us an opportunity to mourn lives lost to family violence, to celebrate survival stories, and to…
On Thursday, October 20th, Truman H.S. staff and students will join millions of people around the country as we #GoPurple for #SpiritDay. Spirit Day is a day set aside to show support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth, to address homophobia and transphobia, and promote respect.…
11 DAYS OF ACTION Let’s celebrate the unique way girls impact our world every day! This year, the 11 Days of Action will cultivate new and diverse voices from every corner of the planet. For the 5th Anniversary of IDG, we will bring all eyes to New York City, as…
Peer Leaders from RAPP and buildOn were honored to have attended a performance of the Tony-Award nominated play, “Eclipsed,” on Broadway. Through a generous sponsorship aimed at bringing Ten Thousand Girls to the show, we were able to bring 13 of Truman’s most dedicated leaders to the show. From…
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As we “RAPP up” the school year, we would like to share that June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. Such a month is necessary, not only for visibility of the LGBT community, but to raise awareness of and support of our LGBT brothers and sisters in…
The Relationship Abuse Prevention Program aims to educate our community about relationships, to raise awareness of abuse and promote healthy relating. A current trend that was not a factor in the early days of RAPP is technology, and we now incorporate information about the ways technology can be used in…
Mental Health has long been considered taboo in communities of color. It wasn’t that uncommon to hear things like “don’t air your dirty laundry,” “counseling is for crazies,” or “it’s not that serious.” However, mental illness affects 1 in 5 New Yorkers. It’s on us to reduce the stigma associated…
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We’ve been busy with education and awareness campaigns this month, including the National Day of Silence and International Anti-Street Harassment Week, and yesterday, we participated in a Denim Day Bronx March event at the Bronx Museum of Arts. Even though the school will be…
Spring is in the air, and so is our social justice seeking spirit. We begin by sharing about street harassment. Street harassment is an all too familiar experience for many, especially women and girls. Depending on what study you look to, anywhere between 65% to 99% of women and girls…
No more violence. No more abuse. No more excuses! March 6 – 12 is NO MORE week! RAPP would like to invite the Truman community (staff, students, parents) to contribute to the “No More” campaign. We got off to an excellent (and early) start with a presentation at the March…
As you may know, the week of February 8 – 12 was designated by the DOE as Respect For All Week. In recognition of Respect For All, on Wednesday February 10th and Thursday February 11th, Peer Leaders from RAPP, MOST, and buildOn facilitated assemblies for approximately 100 students. The Peer…
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Throughout history, women have driven humanity forward on the path to a more equal and just society, contributing in innumerable ways to our character and progress as a…