newsUruguayan community condemns police violenceMembers of the Uruguayan community in Queens gathered with elected officials and activists on July 27 to denounce police conduct that took place on Sunday, July 24, when New York Police Department (NYPD) officers allegedly assaulted a group of people in Jackson Heights who were celebrating the Uruguayan soccer team's record 15th Copa America victory. Uruguay Campeones vs. New York Police - Copa America celebration brutality
A new push to build a mosque near Ground ZeroMr. El-Gamal, the chairman and CEO of Soho Properties, a real estate development company, has launched a campaign to raise $7 million to support a new mosque project, despite the controversy that erupted last year. Sharif El-Gamal addresses fundraiser for Ground Zero mosque
U.S. critics of Islam vow to continue activism after OsloDespite the fact that Anders Breivik, the alleged terrorist who killed 68 people, drew inspiration from the writings of key American anti-Muslim figures, prominent leaders of the movement say they see no connection between their work and Breivik's actions. Opponents of over-policing target 'vague laws'Timothy Sandefur, the principal attorney of The Pacific Legal Foundation, condemns the serious consequences resulting from many vague laws on the federal and state level. Sandefur and other opponents of over-policing say that vague laws are ineffective, illegal and permit the misuse of police power. A racially-motivated arrest in the Catskills?A Saugerties author and teacher tells a community radio station about the pre-dawn arrest of her son-in-law in his home, an incident she attributes to racial profiling. more> Harlem anti-violence group finally gets place to call home
Jean Corbett-Covington and Jackie Rowe-Adams, who have each lost children to gun violence, started Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E. to help grieving parents in 2006. SInce then, they've never had a formal place to call home. (DNAinfo/Jeff Mays) Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E, an anti-violence group that helps grieving mothers, moved to a temporary home while awaiting permanent space in a new development that has been secured for it by NY City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and the Department of Housing, Preservation and Development. Coney Island’s rich history and uncertain future
A family takes in the scene on the Coney Island boardwalk on Sunday, July 31. (Tara MacIsaac/The Epoch Times) With rezoning and economic development underway, members of the community have different memories of Coney Island and varying visions of how it should move forward. Some are uncertain if businesses in the area will cater to beachgoers, if there will be jobs for the poor, or if new development will cater to the rapidly growing immigrant community. |
Op/EdLesson of Norway: Mutual respectThe Jewish Daily Forward editorial board noted that those on the political right and left wrongly voiced satisfaction in the wake of the mass murder on Norway's Utoya Island. They argue that no one should use the heinous crime as an opportunity to score political points against opposing ideological views. Arrogant NY Times to Bed-Stuy: You’re not good enough yet for white peopleRon Howell asserts that the New York Times inadequately covers black and Latino communities, unless young whites are somehow involved in the stories. Otherwise, the coverage, in his opinion, is typically negative. Too many schools: Moving every year makes it hard to graduateHigh school student Akeema Lottman, a 16-year old in foster care, said that constant bouncing from school to school negatively impacts children's education. Lottman suggests that teachers reach out to new students and youth be their own advocates to make sure they succeed in school. Born on July 11th: A reflection from a Ugandan in the diaspora
Mourners gather to remember the one-year anniversary of 7/11 terrorist attacks in Kampala, Uganda (Photo: Daily Monitor Newspaper) briefsCCR and Vulcan Society on Democracy Now: Win case v. FDNY
New Yorkers, communities of color urged to become organ donors
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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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