NewsCandidates not talking about raidsYesterday thousands of volunteers from the political campaigns knocked on doors to invite undecided voters to vote for their candidate. But in the homes of some Latino families, when a stranger knocks on your door, it can mean bad news. more> Covering New Hampshire primary – with an ethnic punchMany of them are not even U.S. voters, but they chase presidential candidates across the state to get information for their readers. more> NY Bangladeshi community calls for protection and cease to deportation of undocumented BangladeshisMore than 50,000 Bangladeshis are currently in the process of being deported from the United States. If they are deported now, they would face a more vulnerable situation in Bangladesh, which was recently battered by Hurricane Sidr. more> NY sentencing reform commission weighs changes“Significant disparities in how similar crimes are treated diminish the public’s trust and faith in our criminal justice system and the system of criminal sanctions in New York has grown increasingly complex,” the commission reported. more> |
EditorialsLike it or not, NH primary is crucialThe author looks at the history of the New Hampshire primary to emphasize why it has helped shape the voters' support for given candidates. more> Benazir’s shadow on U.S. electionsThe news of Benazir’s assassination consumed the presidential candidates’ attention. Democrats and Republicans alike, all were unanimous in squarely condemning the assassination. The author reviews their thoughts on the consequences for U.S. domestic and foreign policy in the region. more> The community that mattersOver the years, the Indian-American community has gone from strength to strength in American politics. Now, as the race for the 2008 U.S. presidential elections heats up, the community is set to play a crucial role. 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.
