Ethnic Media

The New Nation: UNB joins AMIC portal for youth, new media 2008-05-16

United News of Bangladesh (UNB), the independent news agency, has forged a partnership with the Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC)

NNPA: Hazel Trice Edney: America Not Prepared for Big Turnout Nov. 4 says New Report 2008-05-16

Because Black voters typically cast 90 percent of their ballots for Democrats, mishaps at the polls could cause another Election 2000-styled fiasco in the event of a close race between the Democratic nominee and Republican John McCain.

Link TV: Jamal Dajani: Israel Turns 60 2008-05-16

As Israelis celebrate, Palestinians demonstrate.

New America Media: Aung Zaw: After Cyclone, Burmese Face Man-Made Disaster 2008-05-16

The UNs failure to address the politics of Burmas junta has turned this humanitarian crisis into a man-made disaster, writes Aung Zaw, editor-in-exile of the Irrawaddy magazine.

One World: Alison Raphael: Myanmar: NGOs Fill In Where UN, U.S. Can't Go 2008-05-16

Private humanitarian aid groups are managing to deliver water, food, and shelter supplies in areas affected by the cyclone, because they have an "on-the-ground" presence.

Final Call: Charlene Muhammad: Black Youth, Over-Medicated and Underserved 2008-05-16

Psychotropic drugs are prescribed to treat mental disorders and diseases. That means the same drugs may be used to calm youngsters who are hyper and to stimulate young people who may be depressed.

Sing Tao Daily: Jennifer Liu, Translated by Jun Wang: Chinese American Students and the Communication Gap 2008-05-16

Chinese immigrants who have a tough time assimilating to American schools as children can grow up to be socially isolated, writes Jennifer Liu, a 2008 New America Media Education Fellow.

New America Media: Andrew Lam: Myanmar's Junta Gets a Pass from China 2008-05-16

On the eve of an emergency summit of Asian nations, the death toll in Myanmar continues to rise, and the cyclone-ravaged country's ruling junta has not been taken to task by its powerful neighbors.

Wenxuecity.com: CCTV Fabricated Olympics-Earthquake Story 2008-05-16

A reporting piece on the Olympics and the earthquake from the Chinese Central Television (CCTV) might have been staged.

New America Media: Marcelo Ballve: Where Do Latinos Go Now? 2008-05-16

With some seeing an end in sight for the campaign of Sen. Hillary Clinton, who carried Latino voters by a 2-to-1 margin, Latino media and blogs are speculating about where Latino voters will go now: Barack Obama or John McCain.

Streaming Magazine: Hispanic Radio Conference Opens Monday 2008-05-16

MIAMI -- May 16, 2008: Rockie Thomas, Associate Consultant of New Media for McVay Media, will moderate a timely session on Hispanic radio and new media ...

Sing Tao Daily: U.S. Ethnic Groups Assimilate at Different Rates 2008-05-15

Research from the Manhattan Institute shows that immigrants are assimilating into mainstream American society at a faster pace, and different ethnic communities assimilate at different speeds.

New America Media: Russell Morse: Is Hillary Clinton Pulling a Ralph Nader? 2008-05-15

Ralph Nader wasn't too upset when he was accused of being a "spoiler" in the 2000 election because his plan was to upset the system. With Hillary Clinton's seemingly meaningless win in West Virginia, one commentator wonders if she is attempting the same thing.

Los Angeles Sentinel: Francis Taylor: Inglewood Police Gun Down Unarmed Black Man 2008-05-15

In a police press conference Monday morning, IPD Chief Jacqueline Seabrooks expressed her sincere condolences to the families of the victims and promised a complete and objective internal investigation.

New America Media: Pasckie Pascua: Filipinos in Nevada Weather Economic Typhoon Season 2008-05-15

As the bad economy hits the once booming Las Vegas area, Filipino are sending less money home, holding down second jobs and tightening their belts to ride out the storm.

YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia: Eming Piansay: Young Campaign Workers Move Beyond the Youth Vote 2008-05-15

Young, dedicated campaign workers are putting in serious hours organizing for both Obama and Clinton - proving that the millennial stake in this election goes beyond just befriending the candidates on MySpace.

NNPA: America Not Prepared for Big Turnout Nov. 4 2008-05-15

State and county machines are unprepared for the Nov. 4 general election, NNPA reports.

mediacaster: Women in Film and Television-Toronto Names New Board of Directors 2008-05-15

She has been involved in ethnic media for over 30 years and is currently National Vice President of Rogers OMNI Television. Madeline has received numerou ...

Portada Magazine: Market Intelligence: Valuation of Hispanic Media Companies, Wh ... 2008-05-15

What is the hottest area in Hispanic Media right now? Clearly the online-digital arena, due to the 30%-40% annual growth rate in Hispanic digital medi ...

Adweek: MTV Tr3s Offers Youth Insights 2008-05-15

... MediaEdge:Cia, New York, who buys ad time in Hispanic media for AT&T, signaling her approval with a clinched fist and an energetic "Yes!

TheChronicleHerald.ca: Dealing with Burma"s junta 2008-05-15

The Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA) said Wednesday the military"s restrictions on press freedom and its failure to fully warn the public about ...

YO! Youth Outlook: Eming Piansay: Vulcans Love the Vatican 2008-05-15

Insideoutchina.com: Xujun Eberlein: Boston Chinese to Collect One Million for Relief Funds 2008-05-15

World Journal: International Community Promises Aid to China 2008-05-15

YO! Youth Outlook: Maahum Chaudhry: Outlandish 2008-05-15

IPS: SOUTH ASIA: Differing on Right to Information 2008-05-14

... by the United Nations and international human rights organisations, does not have full endorsement from South Asian media practitioners and scholars.

AsianWeek: Berkeley Law Bestows Highest Honor on Attorney Dale Minami 2008-05-14

Attorney and civil rights leader Dale Minami becomes the first Asian American to win Berkeley's prestigious Citation Award.

The Hill: Clinton was brain behind the war room 2008-05-14

... and he needed a communications center that would deal with all forms of media, including online media and outreach to Hispanic media ,ì said Manley.

La Opinion: No Tax Rebates for Undocumented Taxpayers 2008-05-14

Nearly 12 million taxpayers will not receive their federal tax rebate checks this year because they are undocumented.

Vietnam News: Vietnamese Cross China Border to Take Part in Organ Trade 2008-05-14

A Vietnamese man crosses the border into China to sell one of his kidneys and faces the disastrous consequences.

New America Media: Jun Wang: Chinese Media Move Fast to Aid Earthquake Victims 2008-05-14

International Chinese media lead the way in organizing relief efforts for those affected by the 7.9 magnitude earthquake in the Sichuan province of China.

YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia: Chris Vargas: Riding with San Francisco's Mobile Party Messenger 2008-05-14

Donald Saldania, 21, rides the streets on San Francisco on his bicycle with music blasting from computer speakers strapped to his backpack. Sensitive to the communities he rides through, he plays to please the crowd.

Black America Web.com: Michael H. Cottman and Jackie Jones: Clinton Crushes Obama in W. Virginia -- To Little to Late? 2008-05-14

Clinton, who won 67 percent of the vote in West Virginia Tuesday versus Obama's 26 percent, expected a big victory, pollsters say its mathematically impossible for Clinton to catch or overtake Obama.

New America Media: Uzo Nnabuihe: Zethiopia: The Ethiopian Newspaper to Believe In 2008-05-14

Dereje Desta left Ethiopia seven years ago in search of freedom of speech. Today, his self-published newspaper covers his community well, but does not always reach as many readers as he would like.

YO! Youth Outlook: Eming Piansay: Borderline Kiddy Porn? 2008-05-14

New America Media: Written by Khalil Abdullah // Photos: Joseph Rodriguez: In Service to Family, Single Mother Soldiers On 2008-05-13

In Florida, a single mother battles homelessness, disability and cancer to care for her three children and make her voice heard at a town hall aimed at amplifying the voices of working families.

YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia: Chris Vargas and Donny Lumpkins: Samoan American Poet Preaches for His People 2008-05-13

Andrew Vai, a Samoan American poet, speaks out about how climate change is affecting his people.

New America Media: Wendy Sefsaf: D.C. Area Superintendents Fight the Achievement Gap 2008-05-13

Washington DC public schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee, Prince Georges County public schools Superintendent John Deasy and Arlington County public schools Superintendent Robert Smith all shared their challenges and vision for creating 21st century school systems with a diverse group of ethnic media.

Indian Country Today: Nebraska Tribe Fights Uranium Miners 2008-05-13

Nguoi-Viet: Report Says California's Immigrants Are Powerful Voting Bloc 2008-05-13

New America Media: Kenneth Kim: Koreans Have Beef With Korean Americans 2008-05-12

South Korea's decision to resume imports of U.S. beef this week, ending a five-year ban stemming from a fear of mad cow disease, has alarmed some Koreans, who have been on the streets protesting.

India-West: Jindal Shines on NBC, Denies VP Speculation 2008-05-12

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal brushed off talk of being John McCain's running mate on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."

YO! Youth Outlook: Silvano Pontoniere: Attack of the Fire-breathing Koalas: Save the Planet to Save Ourselves 2008-05-12

NNPA: Tisha Y. Lewis and Hazel Trice Edney: Grandmothers Day 2008-05-11

The U. S. Census Bureau reports that of the 4.5 million children who lived in grandparent-headed households they were most often African-American.

Blacktino.Net: Dan Tres: Africans Across the Diaspora Share Struggles 2008-05-11

Many of us who hail from Latin America still carry racial baggage from several centuries ago, the black-Latino writer says. A look at common historical factors helps to solve modern problems.

Univision Online: Top Cops Shot in Mexico City 2008-05-11

A wave of organized crime violence in Mexico has left dozens dead.

The Beat Within: Various Authors: A Shout Out to Moms 2008-05-11

We asked young detainees inside Bay Area juvenile halls to write about their relationships with their mothers in honor of Mother's Day.

YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia: Donny Lumpkis and YO! Radio Crew/Produced by Malcolm Marshall: Country Singer Proves School is Cool, But Not for Selling Drugs 2008-05-11

This week on YO!Radio, why you shouldn't text message about cocaine; country singer proves school is cool; Cosby says more dumb stuff and poor people keep getting fatter; plus, Chris Vargas goes on a ride with San Francisco's party messenger.

Final Call: Nisa Islam Muhammad: U.S. Military Accepts More Ex-Felons 2008-05-08

From arsonists, to burglars to car thieves, each branch of the military saw a rise in waivers extended to convicted felons in an effort to meet the needs of war.

Ming Pao Daily: Chinese Officials Hold Talks with Dalai Lama 2008-05-08

The Dalai Lamas representatives met with Chinese officials recently in the City of Shenzhen.

The Daily Voice: Mildred Loving, Champion of Interracial Marriage, Dies 2008-05-08

Mildred Loving, the black woman at the center of a landmark Supreme Court case that struck down interracial marriage laws, died recently.

New America Media: Carolyn Ji Jong Goossen: Chicagos Unique Program Makes Teachers Out of Moms 2008-05-08

To solve the chronic teacher shortage problem in its public schools, Chicago is reaching deep into its own neighborhoods.

New America Media: Angel Luna: Managing Your Money, Oaxacan Style 2008-05-08

For one young Mexican immigrant, the best way to survive the current U.S. economic downturn is through an ancient tradition handed down from his Oaxacan grandmother.

Earthtimes (press release): Author : Hispanic PR Wire; Radio Ink 2008-05-08

MIAMI, May 8 -- As the exclusive commercial wire service for Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference, Hispanic PR Wire is pleased to announce the full ...

Asianjournal.com: First Filipino Heritage Night at SF Giants Game 2008-05-08

"We (Asians) are an important force in the United States," said Asian community leader Florence Fang, during a ballpark tour for members of the Asian medi ...

KVIA: US envoy says toll from Myanmar cyclone might reach 100000 2008-05-08

AP - May 8, 2008 2:03 AM ET YANGON, Myanmar (AP) - A top US diplomat in Myanmar says the death toll from the Saturday's cyclone might top 100000.

New America Media: Anonynmous: Email from Burma: the Situation is Desperate 2008-05-08