NewsMedicaid cuts threaten Jewish community’s ability to care for the elderlyIn 1975, when the Council of Jewish Federations (CJF) opened its Washington Action Office, Jewish leaders saw a gold mine in the federal programs that were dramatically expanding America’s social safety net. This week, President George W. Bush announced a budget that critics say could start unraveling that net. more> New Jersey sex trafficking victims may be able to stay in U.S.The 19 young women, including six minors, forced to work in a New Jersey bar discovered during a federal raid in Union City last month, will not be deported and will remain in a safe place, until officials determine if they qualify for visas. more> Government asks inhabitants of Bangladeshi island to leave: Is a U.S. base next?St. Martin Island in the Bay of Bengal has great strategic importance not only for regional politics but also for the geopolitics of Asia. Even before the independence of Bangladesh in 1971, the United States has fixed their eyes on the island, planning to set up a military base there. more> President Kwasniewski spoke, President Bush smiled: Slow progress toward easy visa systemAlthough Kwasniewski believes Poland does not qualify for the Visa Waiver Program, mainly because some Polish citizens overstay their visas and commit offenses, he is hopeful that Poland will qualify within the next few years. more> U.S. group seeks Pakistani MPs’ help in U.S. immigration reformPresident Bush has expressed his determination to go ahead with his plans to reform the country’s immigration laws by making room for a guest workers program. Now, a Pakistani community organization is calling for “humane” immigration laws and seeking the support of members of Pakistan’s Parliament. more> Special FocusRacial politics inside communities |
EditorialsBrooklyn political brawl rages onA battle is raging in Brooklyn. Yes, in 2005, dueling Irish American factions of the Brooklyn Democratic Party are still waging war with each other over accusations of fraud, intimidation, clubhouse politicking and more. more> Latino hands shape U.S. work forceAccording to a recent study by the Pew Hispanic Center, Latino workers represent a growing – and aging - part of the country’s work force. more> Croatian-Minnesotan cries foul in bid for Croatian presidencyThat Boris Miksic won 17.8 percent of the first round votes in the latest Croatian election is itself a surprise. But in an interview with the Minnesota entrepreneur, Miksic claims he would have received as much as 40 percent of the vote – if not for rampant election fraud on the part of the powers that be. 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.
