NewsCausing static: U.S.-sponsored radio ad fuels debate on Haiti’s sovereigntyIn a paid commercial broadcast in Haitian Creole on radio and television stations, the U.S. government promised compensation to those who would provide information about groups who own illegal weapons. more> Zapatismo in El BarrioThe immigrant-led, community-based Movement for Justice in El Barrio (MJB) was founded on the example of the Black Panthers of 30 years ago. Its reference point and inspiration, however, is the indigenous-based rebel army in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas. more> HUD urges all immigrants to report housing discriminationFair housing guidelines will be enforced, HUD spokespeople insist, regardless of the victims’ immigration status. more> Immigrant advocacy group accused of racismProtestors from the Minutemen Project claimed that because it advocates for the undocumented Latinos, La Raza is discriminating against other minority groups. more> Advertising in Black and whiteThe advertising industry markets rigorously to Black consumers, but fails to advertise with media agencies that actually represent minority consumers, oftentimes crippling them financially. more> Special FocusAcross the nation |
EditorialsA self-baptized ‘Fifth Estate’ has taken over the U.S.Now that the Abramoff scandal has exposed the enormous influence of lobbyists in Washington, there is finally talk on Capitol Hill about the need to carry out fundamental reforms to limit the power of the Fifth Estate. But, asks the author, will congressmen and senators really use their own hands to slaughter the goose that lays the golden egg? 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.
