NewsWorkers fired over union contractFive janitors say they were fired for pressuring their employers to conclude contract negotiations that are almost a year overdue with labor union SEIU 32BJ. more> Are small businesses prey in New York City? Small businesses are angry with the reckless issuing of ticketsAn endless stream of inspectors and other ticket-issuing personnel from the New York City Consumer Affairs Department, the Health Department, the Sanitation Department, the Buildings Department, and the Fire Department have been visiting small businesses. more> Congress votes on IraqIn the Congressional vote on the resolution granting President Bush leeway to use the armed forces in Iraq, all of the Latino Democrats voted against it, as did all but four members of the Congressional Black Caucus. more> A look inside the last male bastion: The barbershopThe barbershop is the place where men can bond without interference, where the discussion revolves around women and politics. Haitian barbershops are no different from the African-American one portrayed in “Barbershop,” a new film depicting the business as an African-American institution. more> The cemetery nobody wantsBayside Cemetery is in shambles. The Gen-X members of the shul that owns it can’t pay for upkeep. Who’s responsible now? more> |
EditorialsRebuilding Ground ZeroThe raging wrangling over what to do with the apocalyptic site of the razed twin towers of the proverbial World Trade Center (WTC), recalls another significant debate which, for obvious reasons, has transpired almost without the public attention, decibel and outrage. And here, we refer to the controversy over the Old Negro (or African) burial ground in Lower Manhattan. more> Why you should join the PTAWe need and want our schools to serve the children who come ready, willing and able to learn. To help this happen, we need all responsible parents in our community to get involved in their respective schools and advocate for change. 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.
