Leah Moses, reporter for Russian Reklama, is guest editor for Voices That Must Be Heard.
NewsPanic in the kitchenThe Bush administration cautions employers about harsh fines for hiring undocumented immigrants. The new directive has already caused panic in New York City restaurants, which, as it is commonly known, employ a great number of undocumented immigrants. more> Queens Councilman calls FEMA out, and they respond“While the city has to make some much-needed improvements to their strategic approach to cleaning catch basins, the reality is that our local government is fiscally unable to address the totality of the problem, which is shamefully decades old,” Councilman Leroy Comrie (D-27th) stressed. more> The invisible lives of Caribbean domestic workersNYC Caribbean nannies and domestic helpers, like Audrey and Evelyn who are Jamaican undocumented immigrants, agree that their immigration status has opened them up to abuse from employers who take advantage of them. They do not have a choice because they are too terrified to make demands or go to the authorities regarding their situation. more> Special FocusImmigration reform goes local |
EditorialsA voice absent in Red HookLongtime Latino vendors who were investing in Red Hook before Ikea showed up could be forced out of their Brooklyn space. Yet, there’s been little noise from the borough’s chief advocate. more> Round and round we Irish goAccording to the author, the draw of stronger economies around the globe, like Australia, is luring Irish who traditionally would have made their way to the United States to work. He predicts, however, that if Ireland’s economy takes a nosedive, even with an antagonistic immigration policy, Irish would make their way here again. 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.
