Sharan Harper is the Multi-media Associate Editor of this issue.
NewsDeportations increase amid huge backlog to hear immigrants’ casesUndocumented Filipinos working illegally in the United States have renewed fears as the Department of Homeland Security expands its deportation program. A new report said close to 47,000 people have been removed from the United States.
AUDIO :: Obama Administration is deporting thousands of immigrants who have no criminal record, according to internal documents released last month. Free Speech Radio News reports. more> Crime victim arrested after call to 911When the police arrived to find Mr. Bonilla covered in blood, he tried to explain to the officers what had happened, but they wouldn't let him speak. They arrested him and brought him to the police station. more> A new AIDS crisis is coming to New YorkToday, fewer people even acknowledge having HIV/AIDS because they are experiencing relatively good health and do not want to complicate their employment or community lives. That has made HIV prevention much, much harder in 2010. more> New York rains penalties on small businessesLast year, inspectors issued warnings or suggestions concerning improvements. This year, however, they are issuing violations and imposing fines and business owners complain it's a way for New York to fill its coffers in the attempt to offset budget deficits. more> Mosque PerspectivesAttacks on mosques surge
VIDEO :: The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is planning measures to counter the recently stepped-up anti-Islam campaign in the United States. Press TV reports. more> Desi Muslims respond to the mosque issue
VIDEO :: America's representative to the Muslim World, Farah Pandith, defends the mosque near Ground Zero in an exclusive interview to NDTV. She says the protesters don't hold the majority view. more> |
editorialsWhat’s happening?The writer comments on how before, ignorance was based on not having or wanting to have access to information. Now, ignorance is based on consuming whatever information appeals to us and accepting it as gospel.
VIDEO :: A recent poll indicates a growing number of Americans incorrectly believe President Barack Obama is a Muslim, despite Obama's repeated statements that he is a Christian. more> Wyclef Jean's next movesI urge Jean to stick around and not just for publicity stake, if he's serious about becoming president. Five years is not a long time to wait. more> briefsNY: Inching up on ElectionsA debate in District 33: School overcrowding
VIDEO :: Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Schools Chancellor Klein announced a record number of new seats will be available across the city to ease overcrowding. NY1's Lindsey Christ filed this report. more> Reading the political tea leaves of Harlem's State Senate race
VIDEO :: Senator Bill Perkins and challenger Basil Smikle, vying for the senate seat that includes Harlem, the Upper West Side and Morningside Heights sat down for a debate on September 1st's edition of "Inside City Hall" on NY1. 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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