Turkish Media In the United States

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Turkish Media

Since the onset of the 20th century , the number of Turkish citizens migrating to the United States of America has been rising gradually . The very first immigrants were usually unskilled individuals from rural communities in Turkey , who often secured lowly jobs . But since the 1950s , the number of Turkish professionals in the U .S .A has been growing . Results of the 2000 US census showed that there were 117 ,575 Americans of full or partial Turkish descent , while

the 2005 American Community Survey put the number at 164 ,945 (Mustafa 38

This population growth has encouraged the establishment and rapid development of a number of Turkish media outlets in the USA . Today , the exists several local television broadcasts , cable video channels and radio stations as well as newss and periodicals that broadly highlight the political , economic and social aspects of life in Turkey There are currently about six Turkish newss and periodicals in the USA . Among the most popular is The Turkish Times , the only Turkish news published bi-weekly in the US . It is run by the Assembly of Turkish American Associations and covers Turkish-American issues in the form of news stories , articles , editorials and business information There is also the Turk of America , the first American bi-monthly business magazine . The Turkish Daily News is as well published daily in the US . Turkey 's two leading English-language dailies , the Hurriyet Daily News and Today 's Zaman , are also widely available...