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Immigrants and Discrimination

mayfirst — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:25:39 -0500

"La discriminacion en el trabajo al transcurir de los años parece ser que no a dejado de existir y tal parece ser que no va desaparecer. Asta que el ser humano se concientize de que todos somos iguales no importando lugar de origen, raza, color, idioma, religion, etc. Porque tan valioso e importante es el que trabaja como ejecutivo en una grande empreza como al que trabaja recogiendo la basura en la calle." Esa es la opinion de Alberto Hernandez, reportero por CNPI. En esta producsion, se encuentran claros ejemplos de lo que esta sucediendo en el ambiente laboral entre hispanos.

Ecuador y Su Nueva Constitution

mayfirst — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:07:13 -0500

The economist Rafael Correa had promised in his campaign a change in Ecuador. That change is reflected in a new constitution. CNPI's Jose Gomez brings us a report. (Audio en Español)

El economista Rafael Correa habia prometido en su campana un cambio en el Ecuador. Ese cambio se refleja en una nueva constitucion. CNPI's Jose Gomez nos trae un reporte.

Señora Garcia y la Economia

mayfirst — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:47:14 -0500

Reportero por CNPI, Alfonso Ventura, nos lleva más allá de Wall Street y en Flatbush, Brooklyn para discutir el impacto de la recesión económica con madre y profesora, María García.

A D Minus For Mayoral Control of Schools in NYC

mayfirst — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:34:03 -0500

Many New Yorkers who oppose Mayor Bloomberg's recent move to run for a third term in office say they are concerned about the fate of public schools if he stays in office and retains mayoral control of the school system. CNPI reporter Florence Wapimewah has this report.

Nepali immigrants find support in New York City

mayfirst — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:29:03 -0500

Back in Nepal, one’s Maiti is where the support structure is. Here in a foreign land, that structure doesn’t exist. To help fill the gap, Adhikaar, has been running English classes for adult women. As CNPI member Rushil Shakya reports, the women coming to these classes have found their Maiti.

South Bronx Rejects Mayor's Plan for New Jail

mayfirst — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:17:24 -0500

A proposal to build a new jail in the nation's poorest congressional district drew protests outside City Hall on Dec. 17. Activists with Community in Unity say there are better ways to spend the city's money. CNPI reporter Rob Robinson brings us sound from the demonstration.

Immigrant Jailhouse Lawyers Help Fellow Prisoners With Their Cases

mayfirst — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:53:13 -0500

Immigrants are the fastest growing segment of the private prison system, but they often have the least access to legal counsel. With few legal options, many turn to fellow prisoners for help with their cases. CNPI reporters, Julia Paul, Ravi Ragbair and Janis Rosheuvel of Families for Freedom explore how these jailhouse lawyers can be a lifeline for those fighting deportation and criminal convictions.

Children Call on Lawmakers to Pass Domestic Workers Bill of Rights

mayfirst — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:15:58 -0500

Children of nannies and those raised by Domestic workers are calling on NY State lawmakers to pass a Bill of Rights first introduced to the state legislature in 2004. The bill was issued by Domestic Workers United, a membership-based organization fighting for power, respect, and fair labor standard for domestic workers. CNPI reporter, Christine Lewis was at the event to file this story for Free Speech Radio News.

Hate Crimes Against Immigrants

mayfirst — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:42:03 -0500

Biased attacks on immigrants and Latinos have been on the rise in New York and across the country. Two recent attacks on Ecuadorian immigrants, one on Long Island another in Queens have reignited the debate around violence against immigrant workers and Latinos in America. CNPI reporters Kristofer Ríos and Jose Gomes filed this report for Free Speech Radio News.

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mayfirst — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:29:57 -0500