Advisory editor, Ben Jealous, IPA Board member.
NewsGetting it together: U.S. Haitian organizations build national agenda from the ground upEnvisioning a strong Haitian-American community that would speak “with one voice,” Haitian groups are determined to set a national agenda that would bring the community to a higher level. more> Muslims' voter turnout points to better community organizationAcross the nation – especially in swing states – Muslim groups organized buses and free taxi rides to bring Muslim voters to the polls, culminating in a resoundingly turnout for Kerry. With a Bush re-election, now they have the impetus to build a national civil rights coalition. more> Latino communities most vulnerable to toxic poisoningAccording to a study made public yesterday, U.S. Latinos are more likely to suffer health problems connected with contamination than any other ethnic group. The principle cause appears to be a lack of information. more> In New York City, full time work often equals low-income payA full-time job is not enough to make ends meet for New York’s working poor, according to a survey of 1,000 low-income residents and 300 higher-income workers released last week by the Community Service Society. more> |
EditorialsIs the draft in the wings?It is obvious to many service men and women that the so-called "Bush Doctrine,” of inflicting preventive strikes on presumed enemies, will require considerably more troops than the Pentagon currently has at their disposal. The President’s assertions to the contrary are, to put it mildly, incongruous with reality. How will he make up the shortfall? 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.
