Advisory Editor: Hirsh Sawhney of IPA member publication Brooklyn Rail.
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NewsGreyhound making inroads in Chinatown bus marketGreyhound Lines, the giant of American inter-city bus companies, is going downtown to claim a share of Chinatown's long-distance bus services. Some Chinese bus operators are worried, but others see holes in the giant’s plans. more> India’s prime minister a boon for Sikhs abroadOver the past few years, Sikhs have carried out a vigorous public relations campaign to make mainstream America more aware of the Sikh religion and stem hate crimes against their community. With the appointment of Manmohan Singh, a Sikh, they hope to see a change in attitude. more> Immigrants sue hotel for labor injusticesSeveral Latina hotel workers labored long hours for low wages and endured sexual harassment, all under the threat of deportation. With the help of the ACLU, the abuses have been brought out into the open. more> Special FocusRegistering immigrant citizen voters |
EditorialsOur youth, our future?At their son’s college graduation, David’s parents realized he was one of a scant few Hispanics on the graduation roll. Only 16 percent of Hispanic youths receive a university degree by the time they reach the age of 29. What does this figure tell us? more> To wear or not to wear the Hijab?At a Chicago college presentation, Pakistani poet Iftikhar Naseem encountered a student wearing a Hijab, who turned the conversation of poetry into politics. The author reflects on Islamic religion, secular America and the complex effect on Muslim youth. more> Briefs |
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CUNY new home for Voices and Ippies Awards
The CUNY Graduate School of Journalism is proud to be the new home for Voices That Must Be Heard. Over the next few months, we will be reaching out to community and ethnic journalists to get their feedback on Voices, as we develop our plans for expanding the publication's content and audience. Stay tuned!
ReportNYCMA releases Education Fellowship 2010 anthology
NYCMANYCMA Ethnic Media Student Internship Program
Interns and director of Baruch College H.S. journalism program Katina Paron at their orientation meeting. - Photo by Jehangir Khattak.
Check out student interns' stories
NYCMA is thrilled to announce the start of our summer internship program. We are able to place high school seniors with a passion for journalism in the real world of pad and pen. Students are given a rare insight and understanding into the power and function of New York's community media and the ability to hone writing skills in preparation for a career in journalism. This program is made possible by a generous grant from an anonymous donor.
