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NYC: Harlem Voters React
On Election Day, voter turn out was unprecedented in many places across the country including Harlem in New York City. CNPI reporter Kristofer Ríos visited several polling stations, and spoke to some of the voters who came out in big numbers to cast their ballot on a historic day.
Teens Rally For Lower Voting Age
Several teenagers aged 17 and under gathered at City Hall on Election Day to ask that the voting age be lowered to 16. CNPI reporter Abdulai Bah was at the steps of City Hall to file this report for Free Speech Radio News.
Record Turnout Prevents Some People From Voting in Jersey City
A record breaking turn out was noted on Election Day, but not everyone was actually able to cast their ballot. In New Jersey, some voters had to go back home without voting. CNPI reporter Ravi Ragbair was at some polling stations that could not accommodate everyone. He filled this report for Free Speech Radio News.
A stay of execution issued for Troy Davis
On Thursday October 23rd, Amnesty International organized a worldwide rally to support Troy Davis, the African-American man accused of killing a police officer in Savannah, Georgia.
CNPI monthly show: The community weighs on the presidential election
The Community News Production Institute in partnership with Global Movement Urban Struggles aired its monthly show on Tuesday October 28th at 10am on WBAI 99.5 FM. The hour-long show features Amy Gottlied of the American Friends Service Committee talking about immigration, an issue both presidential candidates have less addressed in their campaigns. Billy Wharton of The Coalition Against Privatization and Martin Holland of The Transport Workers Union address the privatization plan of GHI/HIP, two major health care providers servicing more than 4-million New Yorkers.
White Spaces, a new way to access the Internet
Next year, television broadcasters will move to digital broadcasting, automatically creating enormous unused spectrum between the channels. The unused spectrum, otherwise known as White Spaces, will allow the public to use it with broadband-enabled mobile devices that would significantly reduce the digital divide.
CNPI reporter, Christine Lewis of Domestic Workers United files this report for Free Speech Radio News.
Assemblyman Micah Kellner speaks about School Overcrowding
There is a growing concern over school overcrowding in New York City, hundreds of them are said to be facing this escalating issue. CNPI reporter, Florence Wapimewah recently sat down with New York State Assemble Member Micah Z. Kellner to talk about the issue and the organizing that parents, students and some elected officials have been doing to address the problem.
The interview was aired on WBAI 99.5FM.
White space devices: A Better Way to Call
Abdulai Bah of the Community News Production Institute takes pre-paid calling cards to task and suggests that white space devices could save immigrants a load of cash.
Reverend Joseph Armstrong DeLaine, 34 years after his death
CNPI reporter, Christine Lewis of DWU was recently in South Carolina for the commemoration of late Reverend Joseph Armstrong DeLaine, a Civil Rights Activist who led a crusade to desegregate public schools. Rev. DeLaine was one of the victorious plaintiffs in one of the cases that constituted the Brown decision, Briggs vs Elliot.
Christine files this story for Free Speech Radio News.
Free Journalism Training for Community Workers
Are you sick of big newspapers misrepresenting your organization? Would you like to be the one to report on the issues and needs of your community? Then sign up for the free CNPI fall Journalism training.
Learn to research, write, interview, and produce your own press. For more information, email Abdulai.
Fall 2008 Training begins September 19 and runs for 12 weeks on Fridays and Saturdays. Space is limited. Please inquire since there may be additional trainings later in the year. For members of a community organizing group.
Breaking News from Houma, Louisiana
As hurricane Gustav made its landfall on New Orleans and other cities of the Gulf region, much of the media attention has focused on the never-seen-before evacuation organized by local authorities. But less has been said about victims who were unable to evacuate more than three years ago when both Katrina and Rita hit the Gulf Coast and three years later are still struggling to rebuild their lives.
CNPI Monthly Show: In Memory of Rev. Joseph Armstrong DeLaine
The Community News Production Institute in partnership with Global Movements Urban Struggles aired its monthly show on Tuesday August 26th at 10 am on WBAI 99.5 FM. This month's show features Lynn Lewis, director of Picture the Homeless, Edgar DeJesus of District Council 37, Katrina evacuee Lena Beard, and Brumit DeLaine, the son of late Rev. Joseph Armstrong of South Carolina.