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News“We started fighting about silly things”: Domestic abuse in the Arab-American communitySimilar to other communities, domestic abuse is a delicate issue among Arab-Americans. The difference is that there has been little or no attempt to bring it out into the open; cultural and religious values hamper the discussion. more> Latinos in Yonkers: Violent crime spurs fearNightlife in Yonkers does not include many Latinos; they are seen only by daylight. The reason? Fear of being attacked. more> We have to go back; Diaspora strategize to rebuild HaitiOf the $160 million aid package approved by the U.S. government to assist Haiti, $35 million is earmarked to reinforce partnerships with the Haitians who left the island. But the Haitian Diaspora wonders if their input will really be valued in the rebuilding of Haiti. more> Asian American gays hope to blend into mainstreamSeveral Asian American gay groups participated in the annual Gay Pride parade in Manhattan, hoping to gain mainstream society’s acceptance as well as their own community’s. more> |
EditorialsHip Hop schools the world – A conversation with activist and convention organizer Rosa Clemente“Many of us were talking about how to use electoral politics as a tactic along with grassroots organizing. We came together and decided to think about creating our own political party. And with that comes a convention and an agenda that needs to be set for the people that you are supposed to represent.” 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.
