Sharan Harper is the Multi-media Associate Editor of this issue.
newsPolitical hopefuls in both parties run ‘Independent’Coming from a community that voted overwhelmingly for Barack Obama, both Jewish Democrats and Republicans hope to strike a new tone this year, by distancing themselves from their own party's politics. more> Anti-mosque clamor grows in Sheepshead Bay"We dream of having a place of worship and a center for youth activities within walking distance," said Ahmed, who is Yemeni American and has lived in Brooklyn for over 40 years.
VIDEO :: An excerpt of the proceedings at Community Board 15 in Brooklyn on the plans to build a mosque in Sheepshead Bay. (part 2) more> Tightened import controls bad news for Chinese merchantsU.S. Chinese Chamber of Commerce President Long Dong, who has been involved in the importation business for over 10 years, says that this move by the FDA is related to recent friction in U.S.-China trade relations. more> Limited English derails Medicaid coverage for Korean seniorsKorean-American Community Services reports receiving up to 30 phone calls a day relating to Medicaid applications, with 50 percent of all calls dealing with reapplying after a missed deadline. more> A Haitian on Haiti: Editor Garry Pierre-Pierre speaks on the plight of his nationThe noted journalist and publisher of the Brooklyn-based Haitian Times flew down to both assess the damage in the wake of the horrific 7.0 earthquake and get his family to safety.
VIDEO :: Ray Suarez of PBS News Hour reports that Haiti's leaders are turning toward rebuilding its shattered government as earthquake recovery continues. more> |
editorialsInvestigate ICEThe Irish Catholic Church's 'Tea Party'Given the problems he's faced with these days – health care, Iraq and now the exodus of Democrats such as Patrick Kennedy and Evan Bayh from the House and Senate – President Obama probably looks back fondly on the days when the biggest problem in his life was a bunch of angry Irish Catholics at Notre Dame. more> briefsThat’s how things are
VIDEO :: NY1 reports on the University of Wisconsin findings that the Bronx is the unhealthiest place to live in the country. more> |
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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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