NewsNo illegal immigrants, no problems!According to Amnesty International, 70 percent of those arrested because of their immigration status await deportation in real prisons, where their cellmates are real criminals, like rapists, murders, and robbers. Unwieldy machine that it is, ICE works so unpredictably that a Mexican dishwasher at a restaurant in New York could be sent to Pelican Bay – one of the most terrible prisons in California. A resident of Los Angeles could end up at a prison in Florida, several thousand kilometers from his residence. more> Family heartbreak after deportationLife was full of contentment for the Byrne family. That was until things took an unexpected turn for the worst when at 5 a.m. on July 28, 2006, 20 U.S. federal marshals surrounded their home and arrested Byrne. more> Bangladeshi family split apart by immigration authorities in FloridaThe family and children were loved and thought to be good people by neighbors and friends, but nothing of this good life remains. Their lives have turned into a nightmare, says Florida Immigration Coalition spokesperson, Suvash Katil. They are victims of a sort of political persecution. No one is listening to their appeal. more> Latin markets start to closeThe ongoing tide of rising commercial rent is taking its toll on Latino supermarkets. With rents and property taxes nearly doubling in recent years, almost half the supermarkets in East Harlem have closed, according to Diana Ayala in Councilmember Melissa Mark Viverito’s office. more> Love without money is not love at allIn bad news for immigrant families, Mayor Michael Bloomberg's budget for the upcoming year proposes significant cuts to educational programs, contradicting the warm words he had for immigrants in his recent State of the City address. more> Special Focus2008 Presidential Elections: Through the lens of ethnic journalists |
EditorialsU.S. Muslims in politicsNow that the U.S. presidential election is just 10 months away, Muslim organizations are hardly geared for Decision 2008. With a few exceptions, such as Council on American Islamic Relations, none are seen well positioned to put Muslims on a political trajectory that could lend them voice in America’s decision-making. more> Partnerless in PakistanThe Bush administration is aggressively interfering in coalition talks between Pakistan's political parties. But its forceful manipulation of Pakistan's political leadership is dangerous for both Pakistan and the United States. And it could find itself partnerless in Pakistan. 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.
