NewsKoreans seek and fear Chinese influx in FlushingKorean-owned businesses in the Flushing area of Queens are again seeing an increase in the number of Chinese customers and patrons. However, many view this as an indication of a potential “Chinese takeover” of this area, which is heavily Korean. more> From laborer to entrepreneur - Why immigrant workers seek self-employmentImmigrants arrive to the city with their dreams, and they make sure those dreams happen. The hardships experienced in the mainstream drive immigrants to excel. more> Making a bid for national Hispanic market - El Diario/LA PRENSA and La Opinion in L.A. mergeThe Los Angeles daily La Opinion, the Lozano family and the Canadian consortium CPK Media—which last year purchased El Diario/LA PRENSA—announced yesterday that they would become partners in order to form the “largest national Spanish-language newspaper company.” more> Mad cow disease impacts Qurbani holy sacrifice of animals in New York CityWith only few days left before the second biggest religious festival of Holy Eid Ul Azha, every Muslim household is making preparations. But, with the discovery of mad cow disease in the United States, people are ambivalent. more> No! to taking exams on the Lunar New Year – the Chinese community complainsBy scheduling mid-year exams on Lunar New Year’s Day, some New York public high schools have incensed the Chinese community. On Jan. 13, under pressure from the community, Joel Klein, chancellor of the NYC Department of Education (DOE), sent letters to school principals asking them to rearrange exam dates. more> |
EditorialsShortage of interest of Pakistanis in American politicsIf the political activities of the Pakistani community in America are analyzed, it becomes clear that even here, the focus is the political scene in Pakistan. Sure we love our country, and this love grows while we are overseas. But, we need to evaluate whether it is appropriate to participate in Pakistan’s political activities while living in the United States. 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.
