Sharan Harper is the Multi-media Associate Editor of this issue.
newsMale-only voting in Crown Heights prompts complaintsMany are crying foul to the long-held tradition that only men – and only certain ones at that – are allowed to vote for leadership of the Corwn Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC), which facilitates access to government programs like food stamps and housing subsidies, and serves as a clearinghouse for the local Jewish community, as well as represents it to government officials. more> Churches on the front lines of immigration battleMany immigrants in the New York area are seeking faith workers for assistance with immigration issues. Although comforting for those getting help, the complicated immigration system is stumping these good Samaritans, resulting in unfortunate consequences. more> Little room for art in DOE plan for two schoolsThe proposed co-location of two schools: Hamilton Heights and P.S. 153 could mean cutting their popular arts programs as well as limiting enrollment. more> DNC Chairman to meet with NY PakistanisPakistani-American community activism is paying off and encouraging more civic engagement. more> Skilled professionals lobby lawmakers for immigration reformIndian Americans say green-card backlogs are causing a brain drain and compromising U.S. global competitiveness. more> NYPD cops working the interfaith beatThe NYPD's Jewish fraternity and Muslim society are enjoying a budding relationship. Recently, members from both groups traveled together to Israel. more> briefs |
editorialsSo long the American dreamThe United States of America has long served as a dream country for those who cannot write freely, or speak their mind because of fully or partially repressive regimes. Nonetheless, what are the limits of the freedom of thought and expression when it comes to criticizing the Israeli government? more> Great State of Union (bashing)In these tough economic times, union members are wrongly being depicted as members of an elite class who are paid lavishly while doing little work. more> Preserve an open InternetBroadband companies are kicking and screaming at the possibility of oversight. They want to be able to set up discriminatory pricing schemes that threaten to push and leave masses of poor people in the slow lane of the Internet. more> Bringing the power back to the peopleMembers of Congress from both sides of the aisle have sent a clear message to the five commissioners of the Federal Communication Commission regarding new Internet regulations: Bring power back to the people.
AUDIO :: The Federal Communications Commission issued a proposal on May 6th that would create internet regulations. FSRN's Leigh Ann Caldwell reports. more> Elections: measuring the candidatesChallenge: Barron announces run for governor, launches Freedom Party
VIDEO :: Charles Barron announces his run for governor as Freedom Party candidate, June 17, 2010. more> Manny Segura runs for Trenton mayor
VIDEO :: Former mayoral candidate John Harmon threw his support to Manuel "Manny" Segura, who is running for Mayor in a special election. more> Rising star: Nimrata ‘Nikki’ Randhawa Haley
VIDEO :: Nikki Haley won the Republican nomination for governor of South Carolina on Tuesday. June 22, 2010. 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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