Sharan Harper is the Multi-media Associate Editor of this issue.
newsAccording to the Census, ‘Negro’ is back in vogueThe inclusion of the word "negro" as an option for identifying oneself in the US Census 2010 form has sparked an intense debate within the African-American community.
AUDIO :: When choosing ancestry on the 2010 census, some will be asked to choose between African American, Black and Negro. Michel Martin, host of NPR's Tell Me More spoke with Stanford University sociology professor Matthew Snipp, who works for the Census Bureau. more> NYC Housing Authority ignores residents’ voicesA recent report by the NYC watchdog group Community Voices Heard found the NYC Housing Authority in violation of federal regulations that guarantee residents the right to participate in policy decisions about public housing. more> Recession hits local Bangladeshi business: Ownership of over 100 groceries and restaurants affectedMany report they don't even get 20 customers a day; the crowds of customers from the past are seldom visible these days. more> editorialsHaiti and journalismThe earthquake in Haiti and its aftermath are sparking a broad social debate on the role of journalists in the tragedy: are they witnesses or participants? more> African Americans divided into two basic groupsMost African Americans are very reluctant to admit that there are basically two groups of Black people in this country. As we enter into a new year, it is time to confront this obvious reality so as to better plan a more productive present and future for our people. more> Pat-down searches and Pakistan-U.S. relationsBasing security measures on nationality is the worst form of profiling. It may not help much in reducing the threat of terrorism but it will certainly increase anti-American sentiments.
VIDEO :: The new airport security measures introduced by the US government are already coming under fire. Full-body pat downs, extra luggage scrutiny as well as mandatory body scanning, have all been proposed. Rhiz Khan of AlJazeera English hosts the discussion. more> The mighty Christine QuinnThe re-election of New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn is a hugely important development for the Irish-American community. more> |
Haiti UpdateNY physicians try to save one victim at a time
VIDEO :: A member of Saint Lucias Health team, Dr. Gemma Cherry, said the world has to move fast to avoid a medical disaster in Haiti. more> Media must sustain their focus on HaitiThe media must not lose focus on the earthquake devastated people of Haiti for any reason, says Mumia Abu-Jamal, a death-row prisoner, a former part-time cab driver, journalist, radio personality, news commentator and broadcaster, in a Prison Radio commentary. 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.
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