NewsFujian immigrants’ family problems concern Chinese communityOn Dec. 13, a female Fujian immigrant hung herself in front of her ex-husband’s apartment. The incident has drawn much sympathy in the Chinese community. The community worries this tragedy may be part of a larger problem: the family structure of Fujian immigrants and the potential trouble it brings. more> Dog Days - The city makes millions renting out park space to businesses and turns its back on labor abusesVendors in city parks don't get sick days from their employer, M&T Pretzel. And when an irate customer does something like break a vendor's hand because a Gatorade costs $3—this actually happened a few months ago—the vendor gets no medical coverage. Why doesn’t the city demand better labor practices from the company that grants the concessions? more> Undocumented Irish are staying put for Christmas - The risks of travel and getting caught by Immigration are too highSince the war on terrorism began, the United States government has clamped down on foreigners entering and leaving the country, that includes Irish workers. more> |
EditorialsHow Christmas became an anti-slavery holidayBefore it came to a rousing commercial success, the Christmas holiday had a checkered history. In the American colonies, it was a holiday marked by heavy drinking and brawls. But as the bitter struggle over human bondage in the United States heated up in the 19th century, a determined band of anti-slavery Christian activists shaped the holiday into one devoted to the prince of peace and steadfast enemy of oppression. 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.
