Christina Greer

New York

Political Scientist; Assoc. Prof at @FordhamNYC; Analyst; Author of Black Ethnics; Co-Host @FAQNYC; Co-Host of @inthethickshow

Articles

Happy Pride Month

3 days ago | amsterdamnews.com | Christina Greer

Dr. Christina Greer Happy Pride Month to all! I am so thankful we have a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+/SGL pioneers. For me, June Pride Month is an opportunity for me to learn about some of the brave gay, lesbian, and transgender folks who have paved the way for a more inclusive and educated society.
NY politics chat … live!

3 weeks ago | amsterdamnews.com | Christina Greer

Dr. Christina Greer One of my many endeavors besides teaching at a university, moderating events, and writing about politics is co-hosting the New York-focused podcast FAQ.NYC. Journalists Harry Siegel, Katie Honan, and I host a weekly podcast where we talk about all things New York City.
Happy Mother’s Day

1 month ago | amsterdamnews.com | Christina Greer

Dr. Christina Greer Each Mother’s Day, I am reminded of just how grateful I am to still be able to celebrate my mom, Gloria Greer.
It’s May already

1 month ago | amsterdamnews.com | Christina Greer

Dr. Christina Greer When I was a young kid each spring I loved to present this riddle, “April showers bring May flowers, but what do May flowers bring?” And then I would gleefully exclaim, “Pilgrims!” I should have known then I was going to become an American politics professor, but it would be many years later before that became a reality. Each May, I am filled with a sense of excitement for the good weather ahead, a sense of exhaustion as the semester and academic school year come to a...
New Book Alert

1 month ago | amsterdamnews.com | Christina Greer

Dr. Christina Greer I know so many people are scratching their heads trying to make heads or tails of this political moment. Some people are getting a real crash course in trying to decipher the difference between laws, norms, rules, and everything in between.
Beware of misinformation and disinformation

1 month ago | amsterdamnews.com | Christina Greer

Dr. Christina Greer We are in a fight for our democracy and the amount of misinformation and disinformation in our various communities is rampant. There are complex networks specifically targeting Black communities and sowing seeds of dissention and apathy in the political process.
Thank you, early morning New Yorkers

Mar 6, 2025 | amsterdamnews.com | Christina Greer

Dr. Christina Greer Last week, I had to take an early train from Penn Station and decided to take the subway to catch my 6:30 a.m. Amtrak train. I initially thought I might be on a relatively sparse subway at such an early hour and would need to keep my head on a swivel.
Let’s get focused on the mayor’s race

Feb 20, 2025 | amsterdamnews.com | Christina Greer

Dr. Christina Greer I know you might be distracted by the dumpster fire that is American politics right now. I know it might be difficult to hold several political events in your mental bandwidth at once.
Black History Month isn’t going anywhere

Feb 13, 2025 | amsterdamnews.com | Christina Greer

Dr. Christina Greer Last week, I wrote about the importance of educating ourselves about the rich Black history in this nation. I implored us to spend time learning more about Blacks in America who have laid the foundation for the democracy that so many of us enjoy today.
Black History Month

Feb 6, 2025 | amsterdamnews.com | Christina Greer

Dr. Christina Greer Welcome to Black History Month! What a complicated time we’re in. I want to celebrate and preserve the legacy of Black excellence and greatness, despite the blatant attempts to erase Black history and Black people from the larger American narrative. I have always said Black history is American history.