NewsChildren of undocumented immigrants sue governmentAll minors who are U.S. citizens with undocumented parents in the United States can join the action suit, whether or not their parents are in deportation proceedings. If the suit is successful, it is estimated that some four million children will be benefited by it. more> Korean-American small businesses facing labor shortages“We have a present file of over 200 employers seeking workers. In the past, we were able to respond to employer requests almost immediately. Now, we haven’t been able to refer even a single individual for employment.” more> Women file discrimination suit against FDNYAccording to a lawyer on the case, Yetta G. Kurland, only a small number of women rise through the ranks. EMS has “just a handful of ranking female officers,” including seven chiefs and a little over a dozen captains on a force of about 2,500. more> Price hike of food staples in NY Southeast Asian communitiesHilsha fish, tomatoes and onions, have increased at a considerable rate, something not seen in decades in the United States. more> |
EditorialsAmerican-born Blacks could learn a lesson from our immigrant brethrenWhile it’s tempting to say that many immigrant-born Black people are successful because they work harder than American Blacks, to me, they’re successful because of the cultural values that guide them. more> Have Nigerians in the Diaspora ceased to be Nigerians?The author questions the Nigerian ambassador to the United States during the 9/11 tragedy for failing to inquire about Nigerian deaths, because they had become U.S. citizens. Still today, Nigerians have no notion of how many of their own perished in the attacks. 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.
