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Shirley P. Leyro, Ph.D.
Youtube; "Interview with Shirley Leyro - Short Docs Web Series" Oct 17, 2017
In this video, Shirley Leyro discusses the vulnerability of immigrant students facing deportation within the school and college systems, sharing her experiences as the sole provider for her family and highlighting the challenges and impact of programs like DACA.
Youtube; "Hoax: The Kidnapping of Sherri Papini (Lifetime Movie)" Premiered on Jan 28, 2023
After Sherri Papini disappeared on a 2016 run, her case became a national sensation. When she returned, her story of abduction didn’t add up, sparking widespread intrigue.
Youtube; "Central Park 5 at BMCC" Feb 15, 2017
Students & Faculty at Borough of Manhattan Community College screen the movie Central Park 5 and engaged in a lively discussion after with three of the accused, Yusef Salaam, Kevin Richardson and Raymond Santana.
Youtube; "OutTalk with Dr. Kevin Nadal: Social Justice Activism" Mar 3, 2016
For this episode, we will be discussing Social Justice Activism, particuarly regarding the #BlackLivesMatter movement and helping people become more social justice oriented. I'm joined by Stephanie Chrispin (UniPro), Akua Gy (Community Organizer/ PhD Student), and Shirley Leyro (PhD Student/ Instructor at City University of New York).
Youtube; "Know Your Rights" Jan 5, 2015
In this enlightening and educational video, we delve into the crucial topic of knowing your rights when interacting with the police. It's essential to understand your rights to protect yourself, maintain your dignity, and ensure fair treatment during any encounter with law enforcement.
Youtube; "January 2020 | LATiNAS" Jan 14, 2020
On this episode of Latinas - host Tinabeth Piña sits down with NY State Assembly Woman and CUNY alum Catalina Cruz, correspondent Elena Romero interviews Dr. Shirley Leyro about the number of Latinas earning their PhD's.
Youtube; "May 2025 | LATiNAS" May 13, 2025
On this episode of LATiNAS, host Tinabeth Piña visits Hanoli Cakes in Queens and learns how 3 generations of #Latinas serve up love and culture; we'll hear about one immigrant's mental health struggles due to the mass deportations in the USA & more!
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Youtube; "New York : The Immigration Showdown | CUNY Forum" Mar 10, 2026
This CUNY Forum panel explored the impact of expanded immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, highlighting legal challenges, community fears, and concerns about threats to constitutional protections like birthright citizenship.
Washington Square News; "Immigration Experts Tackle ‘Ellis’ Immigration in Film" Nov 16, 2015
Immigration experts. Isabel Martinez and Shirley Leyro, professors at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, spoke to the relevance of this depiction of Ellis Island to the issues facing the United States today. Read full story: https://nyunews.com/