NewsUnion activism drops among African-American workersAccording to a recent report, in 1983, 31 percent of all African-American workers were members of labor unions. Today membership has decreased by nearly one-half. more> Fate of day laborers discussed behind closed doorsThe New York State Department of State indicated that the Temporary Commission on Work Centers, whose members met secretly to study the topic of gathering places for day laborers, is probably breaking the law. more> Chinatown sanitation faces financial crisisThe Chinatown Sanitation Association – with a cleaning staff of only six and money woes – is bracing itself for worsening conditions during the upcoming tourist season. more> Bronx’s Bedford Park project draws resident’s ireLocals are concerned that the Project Renewal facility, which will house former drug addicts living with mental illness, might jeopardize the safety of the neighborhood. more> Small city in PA declares war against undocumented immigrantsAfter the arrest of an undocumented youth in a shooting incident, Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta has stated, "I don't want them here, period." more> Indian-American congressional candidate accused rival of racial assaultCandidate Raj Peter Bhakta and several Indian-American leaders have demanded an apology from the office of Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz after her spokesperson declared to the press that U.S.-born Raj “has no roots in our community.” more> Special FocusAcross the nation |
EditorialsPride means diversity not divisionAccording to the author, while Gay Pride parades are taking across the United States this month, the fault lines of race and class have also emerged. There will be a segment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) population attending Black Gay Pride and Hispanic Gay Pride events. more> The challenge for voters in the 11th Congressional District in BrooklynThe issue in the 11th District is not about a white candidate in the race. It is his attempt to use financial superiority to stampede his way to the U.S. House of Representatives via a Voting Rights District, which was established under philosophical ideal of racial equality and equitable representation in government. more> TrickedThe author questions whether President Bush’s support for immigration reform is a reality or a clever hoax. 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.
