newsConfusion, frustration and hope are hallmarks of Obama’s new deportation policyThe Obama administration's new policy of classifying young undocumented immigrants as low-priority for deportation has caused celebration in some circles, consternation in others and a whole lot of confusion for undocumented individuals who have been desperate for a resolution of their situations. more> Uncertainty over closing of PS 51When the Department of Education learned that a Bronx school was contaminated with a toxic chemical and decided to move its students to a school two miles away, parents were surprised and angry, EDLP reports. According to The Riverdale Press, P.S. 51, the Bronx New School, was not tested for contaminants because of a loophole in the law. Read EDLP's story here and The Riverdale Press here. more> African-American vendors set up counterfeit night market in Chinatown
The corner of Canal Street and Broadway has been transformed into a counterfeit night market of sorts run by African-Americans who spread their goods on sidewalks and openly sell to passersby, a tactic more blatant than the one used by their Chinese counterparts. The ‘masa’s’ budding revolution: The view from WashingtonThe 'masa' are millions of underprivileged and improvished Filipinos who make up 75 percent of the voting population and would be a "significant" force that could reshape the Philipines if given the opportunity. However, the country exports large numbers of ambitious individuals from the 'masa,' maintaining the status quo of the government, according to a Wikileaks cable by the U.S. embassy. In tough times, food stamps leave many hungry
As monthly benefits run out, hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers turn to food pantries. -- Photo by Just Food NYC With many people who need aid not receiving food stamps -- and with the benefits too small to cover the expenses of many of those who do -- private, nonprofit organizations provide an increasing amount of food assistance in New York City. A number of organizations say they simply cannot handle the task -- and should not have to. Study: Religion shapes health care views among U.S. MuslimsIn a new study, researchers found that among Muslims from South Asia, the Arab states and African-Americans, the perceived role of God in illness and recovery is a primary influence upon the health care beliefs and behavior. It recommends outreach and education efforts by the health care community to help address Muslim concerns and improve health care quality in this rapidly growing population. Finding Faith: A Long Island Marine discovers Islam in Iraq
As the number of Latino Muslims grows in the United States, Long Island Wins takes a close-up look at one man's decision to convert to Islam while serving as a Marine in Iraq. |
Op/EdWhy Obama's deportation announcement is not enoughThe new White House policy on prioritizing deportations is an important first step, but it should not stop agitation for an end to Secure Communities. S-Comm will continue to erode trust between police and community members by tying police work to immigration enforcement. More political pressure could win direct modification of the S-Comm program itself. Russian émigré sees lessons for LibyaContinuing the faith of Caribbean- Americans
Pastor Gladstone Johnson In response to traditional church services that are often predictable and routine, many independent churches are springing up to satisfy the spiritual needs of the next generation. A new crop of pastors, descendants of Caribbean parents, have moved away from staineded glass windows and steeples and are opting for storefronts and warehouses. briefsNew hope for deported civil union partnerA Peruvian gay man who has fought deportation proceedings for years, claiming he would be persecuted for his sexual orientation if returned to his home country, has new reason for hope. In late August, a federal appeals panel overturned a decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals and instructed it to apply different legal standards. For original click here more> Bankruptcy filed against ICBCThe company that owns New York's first black radio station could be forced into bankruptcy if a court grants a petition from creditors who say Inner City Broadcasting owes them $254 million. Inner City owns WBLS and WLIB in New York and 15 other stations aimed at African American audiences around the country. Director of USCIS: We don’t arrest anybodyA New York immigration official held a press briefing for ethnic journalists last week in a bid to reassure immigrants and potential future citizens that they need not fear her organization. The New York district is the largest in the country; 10 percent to 12 percent of all green card and citizenship applications are reviewed here, the official said, and 90 percent to 95 percent of the applications are considered favorably. Staten Island: Looking ahead after 350 yearsStaten Islanders celebrated the 350th anniversary of the European settlement of their borough on Aug. 23 with singing, dancing, and a big birthday cake. It was a meeting of cultures quite different from what passed between the Dutch and Native Americans in 1661. Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who cut the cake, listed chewing gum and Wu-Tang Clan as some of the gifts Staten Island has bestowed upon the world. Maharlika’s popping up all overPop-up restaurants are a relatively new dining concept, and Filipinos are curious about them. So when Maharlika Filipino Moderno opened its first pop-up on First Avenue and 12th Street early this year, the question after 'what's on the menu' is 'what's a pop-up'? Kwakwaduam Association of NY donates to the Akropong School for the BlindMembers of the New York-based Ghanaian diaspora give back to their homeland with calculators and clothes. "A lot of bad names have been given to African gods"A Q&A with Oliver Mbamara, the Nigerian equivalent of the multifaceted James Franco. Mbamara is a film-maker, actor, poet, playwright, movie producer and lawyer. Oh, and he's also a NY administrative judge. |
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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.
