Opinion: Bracing for Stereotypes of Jewish ‘Princesses’
An opinion column on The Jewish Daily Forward does not take well to what it sees as a parade of stereotypes about Jewish women on the upcoming Bravo reality show, "Princesses Long Island."
Say Hello to Summer With a Post-Sandy Rockaways Photo Shoot
Brooklyn Industries had plans last year to market its 2013 summer collection through a photo shoot in the Rockaways. Then Sandy hit. But the hipster clothing store forged ahead, a move called out for its insensitivity by Gothamist and Sheepshead Bites.
Drop ‘Illegal,’ Say 70K to The Times
Colorlines reports that Jose Antonio Vargas, Fernando Chavez – the son of Cesar Chavez – and dozens of supporters gathered to deliver 70,000 signatures to The New York Times, calling on the publication to stop using the term "illegal immigrant."
Live Radio Show to Cover ‘All Corners of the World’
A diverse mix of guests from New York's diaspora communities, ranging from Filipino journalist Jose Antonio Vargas to photographer Annie Ling to musicans Isaac Katalay and Diego Obregon, came together for the inaugural edition of “Where I’m From,” a radio show launched by the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism to showcase new voices in media through live music, reporting and storytelling.
Child Immigrant Turned Pulitzer Winner
Sing Tao Daily profiles InsideClimate News' Lisa Song, the 26-year-old Boston-based Pulitzer Prize winner whose celebration of the award was cut short by the bombings. A background of immigrating at 6, a science degree at MIT, and working for a small media outlet turned into the winning formula.
AP Drops ‘Illegal Immigrant,’ The Times Also Reconsidering
Bowing to growing pressure, The Associated Press on Tuesday dropped the controversial term from its widely used and referenced Stylebook. The New York Times is also revising its guidelines.
2013 Ippies Honor Best of Community, Ethnic Media
The 11th annual Ippies Awards cast the spotlight on the vibrant community and ethnic press. Check out the articles from the winners and finalists, who covered stories and perspectives not found in the mainstream media.
Preserving the Legacy of Gil Noble
The late host of the black affairs TV program "Like It Is" brought African American issues to mainstream television. His family is preserving his legacy in a foundation that will focus on the "African-American experience," reports Amsterdam News
El Diario Kicks Off 100th Anniversary
El Diario/La Prensa, America's oldest daily newspaper in Spanish, will turn 100 on October 12. To celebrate this milestone, the Brooklyn-based newspaper issued a commemorative supplement and announced a series of community events, including a web page for readers to share their stories.
Cuban Blogger Experiences ‘Repudiation’ New York style
Celebrated Cuban blogger Yoani Sánchez, known for her critical view of the Communist regime in the island, had a tumultuous first visit to New York.
