NewsThe Islamic Republic encounters ObamaSince its Islamist revolution of 1979, Iran’s hardline leadership has relentlessly painted America as a racist, blood thirsty power bent on oppressing Muslims worldwide. But the election of Obama and his support of a dialogue with Iran puncture this narrative. more> Stay or leave? Little or no work put new immigrants in a quandaryWith the economy in recession, Chinese immigrants are flocking back to China. But with even highly educated professionals struggling to find work back in the homeland, working-class Chinese are caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to making that decision – stay or leave? more> Tenants pressure state agency on unfair rent increasesIn October, Amanda Texeira, a young single mother wanted her kids to know why they hadn’t seen much of her in the past 10 months and why the fridge was barren, so she took them to the Bronx offices of the state Division of Housing and Community Renewal on Fordham Road. more> Prostitution ring discovered in QueensYoung men standing on street corners call out: “Girls, girls!” while they hand out cards with erotic pictures of women on them. These “card holders” ride bicycles or walk, and guide clients into the clandestine world of prostitution in Queens. more> Stop U.S. aid to Pak: Community urges lawmakersAt a special condolence meeting organized by the Indo-American Community of United States, at the Royal Albert’s Palace in New Jersey last weekend, more than 500 people vehemently condemned the attacks. more> |
EditorialsObama’s Gaza opportunityWhen Israel unleashed its warplanes on Gaza on December 27, a collective gasp could be heard around the globe. What actually happened, at least in the first days, was quite different. more> Extinction of Blacks in CongressAlthough President-elect Barack Hussein Obama promised “change,” his definition of the term remains illusory. But in Congress, two groups – the Blacks and the Indians – will suffer dwindling representation in the coming term. more> Unfinished businessWe are entering a new year, but some of the same unresolved issues remain in New York: open criminal investigations, dramatically diminished affordable housing, and workers’ rights in limbo. 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.
