NewsNigeria’s disgrace at the United NationsThe diplomatic community in New York is ashamed by what is happening at the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations. For the past five weeks, diplomats and other U.N. officials trying to reach the mission have been told by the phone company that the phone is disconnected. more> At one-year mark of Louisgene’s death, Brooklyn community seeks justice from policeOne year after police fatally shot Georgy Louisgene, his family and activists continue to demand justice. Still grieving and angry about their loss, police brutality, and the city’s ruling in the criminal portion of the case, Louisgene’s family urged others to protest because the next victims could be their loved ones. more> The Chinese and the JewsAfter the creation of the state of Israel, a new stage of mutual relations―-diplomatic, economic and cultural-―between these two ancient peoples began. In the 1970s, ties developed through military sales and cultural programs. Now that the United States has demanded Israel stop selling military equipment to China, the relationship is beginning to deterioriate. more> Pouncing dragon, hidden tigerEighty percent of the foreign exchange pouring into China is from “Overseas Chinese.” In India, the corresponding figure is a dismal 20 percent. Even as India begins to court its diaspora, China is far ahead, monetarily, business-wise, and culturally. more> Special FocusSpecial Section: The Registration Crisis |
EditorialsMLK celebrations—window dressing?If you’ve gotten caught up in the salutes to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and are preparing to celebrate Black History Month, you must recognize that sometimes these observances just disguise the innate and often two-faced nature of racism in this country. more> Is the KKK running the Bush Administration?Why would George W. Bush, so soon after the Trent Lott fiasco, decide to stir up more controversy by nominating Charles Pickering again? Is Bush trying to appease some group or organization by making sure a white racist is in a position of political power? more> Briefs |
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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.
