NewsBloomberg blamed for Russian ballot failureA bill that would have required Russian translations of NY election materials is subverted at the 11th hour. According to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Carl Kruger (D-Brooklyn), the surprising culprit is Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a political figure who, until now, has been extremely popular among Russian Jews. more> Mexican immigrants want NYC to have IDs like New Haven"There are fewer immigrants in New Haven than in New York. But look, they already got ID cards there,” said Francisco Lomas, an immigrant from Oaxaca, Mexico. “If they already did it in Connecticut, then New York City should follow such a great example.” more> Accused Bushwick students form coalition against racial profilingPatterning their name after the Little Rock Nine – the students who famously integrated Arkansas’ Central High School in 1957 – the arrested call themselves the Bushwick 32. Like the Little Rock Nine, they say they are fighting against injustice. more> How Washington wants to help Caribbean monitor flow of criminal aliensHaving rejected the idea of ending or limiting the steady flow of criminal deportees to the Caribbean, the Bush administration has come up with an alternative: Give Caribbean nations a high-tech capability to track convicted felons even before they are released from U.S. jails and sent back to their respective birthplaces. more> Bills for immigrantsA National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) report shows that, from January to April this year alone, a record of 1,169 bills concerning immigrants were proposed in all 50 states. Most of these bills greatly limit the ability of immigrants to find work, receive public assistance, and get driver's licenses. more> |
EditorialsThe J’American experience: A cultural connection or cultural divide?The Jamaican American experience, according to the author, is tiresome. It's a never-ending personal battle to define oneself. “As a J’American myself, I can attribute to the fact that there are two major forces – family and society – that are constantly in conflict. more> Guatemalan VP hopeful on immigration reform“We defend the legalization of undocumented immigrants,” said Walda Barrios, a candidate for Guatemalan vice presidency. “If the United States absorbs thousands of illegal workers, it is because they need them. This hasn’t been said, but it’s the truth.” 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.
