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Columbia The New Americans: Homelands and Diasporas

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Columbia News21 Acknowledges the Support of the Following
By A. Adam Glenn, July 27, 2007

Story Packages

Nigerian Catholics Take Root in America: All text was written by John Soltes. All videos and Flash interactives were produced and edited by Brett Elliott. Additional camera work by MaryCatherine Brouder and sound recording by Karla Bruning.

A New Homeland in New York: All photos shot by Brett Elliott. Reported at St. Fortunata Roman Catholic Church in East New York, Brooklyn and St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Corona, Queens.

The Gulf Between the Pulpit and the Pew: Top photo was shot by Brett Elliott, bottom photo was shot by John Soltes. Reported at Sts. Teresa and Bridget Roman Catholic Church in northern St. Louis.

One in a Million: Hispanic Clergy in the Catholic Church: Karla Bruning and Brett Elliott reported, wrote and produced all elements including The Few For The Many, Journey to the Priesthood, Hispanic Bishops in the U.S. and By the Numbers. Photos and audio for By the Numbers recorded at Immaculate Conception Church in Mount Vernon, Wash. Chicago footage for The Few For The Many gathered by Rebecca Kaufman and Deena Guzder.

Theocracy & Democracy: Persian Minority Religions in Iran and America: Flash interactive produced by Jennifer Lai. Photograph taken by Deena Guzder.

Persian Jews: A Political Paradox: Deena Guzder and Rebecca Kaufman reported. Photography by Deena Guzder. Video footage collected by Rebecca Kaufman. Video segment produced and edited by Rebecca Kaufman. Special thanks to Karmel Melamed for photos of the Los Angeles Persian Jewish community.

Persian Zoroastrians: Youth Struggle with Questions of the Heart and Soul: Story reported and written by Deena Guzder. Photography by Deena Guzder and Rebecca Kaufman. Audio slide show and interactive photo produced by Rebecca Kaufman.

Persian Bahais: A Persecuted Minority: Story reported by Deena Guzder and Rebecca Kaufman. Photography by Deena Guzder. Rebecca Kaufman collected video footage. Video segment produced, edited and narrated by Rebecca Kaufman.

Pilgrimage: A Journey Through Iran: Story reported by Deena Guzder, with editorial assistance from Akash Maharaj and John Soltes. Photography by Deena Guzder. Interactive map designed and produced by Jennifer Lai, with assistance from Rebecca Kaufman.

The Refugee City: Flash interactive produced by Jennifer Lai. Photography by James Angelos, Mary Catherine Brouder and Peter Cox.

The Refugee City: Cultures Converge at Mosque: James Angelos, Mary-Catherine Brouder and Peter Cox reported, wrote and produced all elements. Translation by Lili Vidovich, MAMI Interpreters. Imam voice over by Peter Cox.

The Refugee City: Building a Buddhist Temple: James Angelos, Mary-Catherine Brouder and Peter Cox reported, wrote and produced all elements. Translation by Yaung Chan Sophea. Monk voice over by John Soltes.

The Refugee City: Filling Empty Pews: James Angelos, Mary-Catherine Brouder and Peter Cox reported, wrote and produced all elements.

An Ancient Religion Endangered by Iraq War: James Angelos, Mary-Catherine Brouder and Peter Cox reported, wrote and produced all elements.

The Refugee City: Slideshow Introduction: James Angelos, Mary-Catherine Brouder and Peter Cox reported, photographed and produced all elements. Music courtesy of Burd Early.

Acknowledgements

Columbia News21 would also like to acknowledge the assistance of Russell Chun, Brian Storm, Brian Kennedy, Dan Gillmor, Rich Gordon, Rachel Somerstein, Katherine Dillon and Kate Thompson.

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