NewsUSCIS DNA testing of African immigrants disproportionateThere is the suspicion that the immigration service is picking on African immigrants seeking to bring relatives to the United States based on the assumption that they are only trying to smuggle immigrants. more> Weak dollar opens U.S. door to employees of Korean businessesWork visas issued to Korean branch workers put them on a quick track for an immigration visa, without the [need to get a certificate from] Department of Labor. more> Health care help for IrelandWhen a union of health care workers in New York joined forces with health care organizations in Ireland, they never imagined in their wildest dreams the success and progress that would take place in a short few years. more> Indian Jews look to invite attention on HanukkahEvery immigrant community in this city of immigrants must negotiate competing desires to remain unique and to assimilate. But while Russian, Bukharian and Middle Eastern Jewish communities are substantial enough to be visible within the larger Jewish landscape, New York’s tiny Indian-Jewish community has gone largely unnoticed. more> |
EditorialsCan Obama save Black America?Assuming arguendo that Sen. Barack Obama can win the White House, the relevant question, nonetheless, is whether he can save Black America. Rev. Jesse Jackson, in a recent Chicago Sun-Times op-ed piece, apparently would answer this question in the negative. A presidential candidate who is afraid to raise Black issues is also afraid to offer Black solutions. more> Preparations for U.S. presidential electionsImpatient for the U.S. presidential elections which are a year away, the world waits to see what message the new president will have for the world. Will current American policies continue? Will the present policies of aggression continue? When will the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq and Afghanistan begin? For how long will votes be solicited by befooling Americans with the threat of terrorism? 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.
