Tomasz Deptula, columnist for Nowy Dziennik, is guest editor for Voices That Must Be Heard.
NewsUpstate New York gains from imprisoned NYC residentsAccording to the non-profit Prison Policy Initiative, the Census Bureau’s application of the rule in 2000 resulted in 44,326 New York City residents being counted as upstate residents and 586 upstate residents counted in New York City, resulting in a net loss to the five boroughs of 43,740 residents. more> Two primary wins boost Chinese political powerCommunity leaders are jubilant about the strong showing of Chinese candidates, who will emphasize the importance of issues facing Asian communities. more> Gangs in Queens biggest concern for new school year“The community needs to play a more active role in the eradication of this problem. Turning the other cheek or assuming that it’s an ethnic problem is not an adequate approach. The gang problem is real and affects all of us, regardless of race, gender, or religion,” said Assemblyman José Peralta (D-Corona). more> Special FocusNY Education's blindspots |
EditorialsAmerica’s obsession with color: How are South Asians to live with this truth?The author laments that education, meaningful work and financial success can get immigrant minorities only so far. For some, however, whiteness will always be a prerequisite for being American. 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.
