NewsDrivers should not risk their lives!The recent attacks on New York City car service drivers―in which two people were killed―caused the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers to warn city authorities that they will sharply reduce service to areas with high crime rates. “We do not have any other choice,” declared Fernando Mateo, president of the federation. “Drivers should not have to risk their lives.” more> At Flushing's 40th Road, police and day laborers play hide and seekMany Chinese day laborers gather on the streets early in the morning in Flushing. Lately, the police have been arresting them at what is known as as the “Flea Market of Workers.” more> Increase of loan rejection rate is causing difficulties in Korean-American business communityKorean-Americans seeking financing to start new businesses are finding it very hard to obtain the necessary capital because loan rejection rates are on the rise, and the loan application process is becoming more difficult. more> International conference protests oppression of minorities in Bangladesh: anti-conference rally outsideIn Manhattan, an international conference on human rights violations and oppression of minorities in Bangladesh drew nearly 100 protesters. more> Special FocusSpecial Section: War coverage from the ethnic press |
EditorialsHaitian refugees need equal and fair treatmentWith days to spare before his wife gives birth, Haitian asylum seeker Rameau Thomas won his case last week, but not his freedom. Thomas remains detained at the Krome Avenue detention center because the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) has reserved its right to appeal. more> Phone tapping leads to cleric’s arrestThe FBI had been tapping the cleric’s phone and heard him refer to the events of September 11th without expressing remorse. The Pakistani community is all too sickeningly familiar with its members undergoing profiling, reporting, detentions, and deportations. It is surreal that communities that live side by side with us are not experiencing these conditions. more> Caribbean immigrants and the budget process: Why interest should be moreNo one is saying that at this time when fiscal problems are commonplace around the country, that some people shouldn’t be called upon to pay more and to operate with less. But to place the burden on the poor while allowing the rich to get off scott-free is both wrong and thoughtless. 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.
