Nicki Fleischner
About Nicki Fleischner
Nicki Fleischner is a Digital Content Intern at Global Citizen. Currently a Henry MacCracken Fellow at NYU, she is earning her master's in Global Journalism and Latin American Studies. Originally from New York City, she studied and volunteered in Cuba, Colombia and the Dominican Republic, where she developed her dedication to working with underserved communities. She loves telling stories and crafting the perfect playlist.
Why Nicki Fleischner is a Global Citizen
I am a global citizen because I believe everyone deserves the same opportunities and resources, and that by being open-minded and learning from one another we can work towards this goal.
Stories
17 Famous Immigrants Who Helped Shape America
Authors, inventors, designers. US history is full of immigrant contributions. Read more
A conscious consumer’s guide to holiday shopping
Something for everyone on your list, all linked to a good cause. Read more
Meet the “superhero” who is going above and beyond in Mexico City
He’s masked and stopping traffic. Literally. Read more
A journey to the insanely cool and photogenic Atacama Desert
One of the coolest terrains the world's got to offer Read more
Sustainability: another key piece of the poverty puzzle
A TakePart video shows us how the environment and poverty are linked. Read more
Missouri Football, and 4 other times athletes stood up for racial equality
Scoring big and changing the game. Read more
A Syrian refugee’s thank you letter reveals a different side of the crisis
A Facebook post for humanity. Read more
Dancing our way through the glass ceiling
Billboard's "Women in Music" issue is here! Read more
The picture that launched a thousand memes… on poverty stereotypes
What a viral photo from Africa can tell us about volunteerism and poverty Read more
How one pineapple farm in Colombia could be a model for peace
The crowned fruit reigns supreme Read more