AAJA’s 2012 Lifetime Achievement, Leadership in Diversity, Dr. Ahn and Special Recognition Winners
The Asian American Journalists Association, the AAJA National Officers and the 2012 AAJA National Awards Committee are pleased to announce the recipients of the following awards. At UNITY12, additional award recipients will be announced
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Joie Chen to Represent AAJA on Journalism Accrediting Council
For immediate release: July 17, 2012 SAN FRANCISCO — The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is pleased to announce that veteran journalist Joie Chen will represent the organization on the Accrediting Council on Education in
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AAJA Calls on NBC to Keep Diversity a Priority as Ann Curry Exits ‘Today’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2012 SAN FRANCISCO — When NBCUniversal named Ann Curry as co-host of the “Today” show more than a year ago, the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) applauded the move. The
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Pew Report on ‘Rise of Asian Americans’ Points to Need for Newsroom Diversity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 20, 2012 SAN FRANCISCO — The Pew Research Center just released a ground-breaking report on the growth of the Asian American community in the United States. Several groups representing Asian Americans and
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Findings From State Integrity Project
The following information is posted as a courtesy to AAJA’s partners in journalism: Tell the story of your state’s level of integrity — or corruption. “Early last month, lawmakers in Iowa completed work on a new
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SAJA’s 2012 Awards Gala in D.C.
The following information is posted as a courtesy to AAJA’s partner in journalism. The first-ever South Asian Journalists Association awards gala in Washington, D.C., is fast approaching. The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 14,
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Journalism accrediting council seeks voice from AAJA
The pipeline for journalists starts early, and AAJA has a unique opportunity to help the next generation by participating in the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. ACEJMC‘s membership is a mix
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Diversity Is Key to Newsrooms’ Economic Survival
Minority employment in daily newspapers Projections based on responses to annual employment census (numbers rounded) SAN FRANCISCO — The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is disheartened to learn for the fourth year in a row
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