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By Cronkite News Service

Here are quick facts about New America Media:

_ Nonprofit advocate for U.S. ethnic media outlets.

_ Founded in 1996.

_ Funded by individual donors and foundations like the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Overbrook Foundation.

_ Has about 2,000 outlets as members.

_ Mission is giving voice to marginalized groups like ethnic minorities, youth and the elderly.