My name is Anusha Rahman and I’m a 16 year old junior at Bronx Science. I enjoy uplifting stories that are often hidden and part of the reason why I joined LHP was to highlight a new narrative into education written by people of NYC who are often overshadowed by the heavily eurocentric themes. Outside of LHP, I enjoy dancing, rollerblading, and hiking with my friends in my free time!

Afsara Purnata is currently a senior at Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School. She has always been passionate about history and social justice, leading her to pursue a major in economics and career in law. She enjoys learning about how policies affect communities and how they unite against discrimination through community action. Outside of academics, Afsara spends her time reading, staying updated on current events, watching TV shows and documentaries, and listening to R&B music.

Based in Brooklyn, Shakira Salimova is a senior at James Madison High School, focusing on classes related to historic policy change seen in healthcare. Shakira’s passions include political science, specifically the effects of legislation on access to essential services for treatment and opportunities regarding communities made up of minorities. Shakira also shares interest in the impact of historic reforms, such as Medicare and the Civil rights act, all movements to improve the quality of life for all. Inspired by the drive for social justice and equity, Shakira hopes to pursue a degree in public health policy.