The Naming Game
Illegal immigration is undoubtedly a politically-charged, albeit extremely emotional issue that continues to be the subject of intense debate. In the news media, it is an issue that presents various standards and practice in the naming convention as it relates to subject individuals. Wikipedia has joined the debate with proposed guidelines for the use of appropriate terms. Read the arguments and add your own.
November 5, 2007AAJA Announces Special Award Winners
AAJA announced the winners of three of its top awards for 2008: Dith Pran (posthumous), former photographer of The New York Times; Simon Li, former assistant managing editor of the Los Angeles Times; and Dori Maynard, president and chief executive officer of The Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education. June 25, 2008
AAJA Awards $126,750 in Scholarships in 2008
The Asian American Journalists Association announces the 2008 recipients of its national journalism scholarship and internship programs.
"We’re pleased to be able to help these promising young journalists," said Jeanne Mariani-Belding, AAJA’s national president. "Our scholarship, internship and other student programs contribute to the future of our industry by ensuring that there continues to be a stream of skilled young journalists of color in the pipeline. And AAJA is proud to play a role in that." June 18, 2008
Broadcaster Tim Russert Dies
Russert spoke at AAJA's J Camp 2004 in Washington D.C. He was NBC News' Washington bureau chief and moderator of "Meet the Press." He died Friday, June 13 at age 58. June 13, 2008
UNITY '08 Convention to Feature Prime-time Presidential Candidates' Forum
The Democratic and Republican frontrunners are slated to appear at the Presidential Candidates' Forum at UNITY '08 in Chicago July 24. A panel of working journalists from the four alliance partners will pose questions to the candidates with a live CNN telecast. Read the press release. The pre-registration deadline for UNITY '08 is Friday, June 13. June 6, 2008
J Camp 2008 Students Selected
J Camp, AAJA's multicultural journalism training program, will be held in conjunction with the UNITY: Journalists of Color convention. Read about the program and see the list of students and sponsors. May 28, 2008
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Many APA communities commemorate with festivals and other events. Check your area for any relevant activities, as we enter the last week of celebrations.
Featured link: "Field of Mirrors", a new anthology of Philippine American Writers. Readings May 24 and May 31, Bay Area. May 9, 2008