Sharan Harper is the Multi-media Associate Editor of this issue.
newsLocal pols, union members rally for good jobs"People in the Bronx and New York City need to have a way to pay their bills, and to be able to make a future for their children," said Alba Vazquez, whose life changed when she got a union job and could stop juggling three low-paying jobs to support her family. more> Debate continues over charter school fundingA new study by the Independent Budget Office (IBO) has found that charter schools receive less public funding per pupil than traditional students, which is causing a stir in the charter school movement on both sides of the aisle.
VIDEO :: New York Charter School Advocacy Day 2010 in Albany, NY, March 2010. more> Immigrants reach new heightsWhen incumbent U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney, a former City Councilwoman originally from North Carolina, runs for a 10th term in Congress this fall, a young Democrat of Indian descent will challenge her. Reshma Saujani, 34, whose Indian parents found refuge in America, believes she has what it takes to give Maloney, 62, a run for her money this fall.
VIDEO :: Reshma Saujani speaking about new leadership and the economy at the Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Fall 2009 Luncheon. more> 4 Filipinos freed from ICE jailThere is a growing number of illegal immigrants that the Rev. Seth Kaper-Dale and Linda Lachesnez, of the Reformed Church of Highland Park, have helped obtain low-level "orders of supervision" from the federal government. more> Korean immigrants moving to small townsThe Korean population of New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles is dropping in numbers, as Koreans opt for small towns or mid-sized cities. more> |
editorialsImmigrant white-outAmerica's racial and ethnic diversity was on full display at the National Mall on Sunday; however, there was a lack of diversity in newsrooms. They simply seemed to "white-out" most of the immigrants that were there and focused more on the healthcare reform debate when both issues needed to be equally addressed. more> Who will advocate for low-income families of color?It seems only yesterday that we were celebrating David Paterson becoming New York State's first black governor and Charlie Rangel becoming the chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee at the same time of Barack Obama's presidency. There was reason to believe that we were on the eve of tremendous progress on a whole host of economic and social issues, particularly urban issues, which have been ignored in the public arena for decades. more> Getting my green card – When my social worker delayed, I had to step upThe young Tunisian, torn from her homeland and family as a toddler, lands in New York City's foster care system as an illegal minor. She writes about overcoming great odds, prejudice and rejection to finally become a legal resident. more> briefsNo respect
VIDEO :: Jose, a gay man of Mexican American heritage from California, came all the way to Washington DC to support the National Equality March last year. 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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