newsLatinos present Cuomo with their agendaDuring his campaign, governor-elect Andrew Cuomo promised that his administration would be the most diverse in the history of the state. Now organizations throughout New York have joined forces to demand that this promise be kept. more> Judge orders ICE to release Secure Communities opt-out documentsIs it possible to opt-out of the controversial Secure Communities program that shares local arrest data with immigration agents? The public may know as soon as January. more> Catholic school closings affect minority studentsWith news of underperforming public schools and proposals to close said schools becoming a mainstay the past few years, Catholic schools in New York have become a godsend for parents looking to provide children with a good education. But some of those schools are now on the chopping block as well. more> N.Y. Archdiocese may close 15 city Catholic schools
Suicides rate high among teen LatinasThe high suicide rate among teen Latinas in New York City has finally caught the public's attention, with one out of every nine Latina teens attempted suicide in the United States this year. more> I.S. 228 takes proactive approach to stop bullyingSome students wept as John Halligan told them how bullying, both in school and online, drove his 13-year-old son to commit suicide in 2003. Approximately 800 students at David A. Boody Intermediate School for Magnet Studies (I.S. 228) in Gravesend, Brooklyn heard the story Monday as part of their school's aggressive anti-bullying program. more> Englewood students learn to prevent bullying
Reality show “Brighton Beach”: Scandal or publicity?Recently "Brighton Beach" has found itself the center of attention among the Russian community. It has provoked heated arguments, socio-political action, and the possible formation of a new "Russian" organization. more> Brighton Beach show draws community opposition
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op/edFighting for the DREAM ActAs Germans who currently live in the U.S., it is especially shocking for us to learn that young people here who consider the U.S. their only home live in constant fear of deportation and separation from their families and friends. more> A lost dreamThe Republicans' opposition to the DREAM Act should not surprise anybody; what astounds, though, is the fact that many Democratic senators and congressmen voted against the bill. more> Dream Act dilemma
Do Latinas have too many children?In the cold light of day, it is obvious that an increase in our population will give us greater political power and long-term visibility. But what remains in question is whether or not we are prepared to confront the challenges of being the country's largest minority in the coming years. more> Supporting African American farmers helps Black economic recoveryThe current plight and the future of Black farmers along with a renewed emphasis on the redevelopment of African-American-owned farms throughout the south will have a substantive impact on the future economic state of Black America. more> Black farmer bill debate
Living dangerously, at the library?"We're the bridge," stresses Corona Queens public library manager Vilma Raquel Daza, "between the people and knowledge. This is a poor community and it has low resources. The people want to use the resources of the library." more> Library hours to be cut as part of city budget tightening
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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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