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News, Press Releases & Statements

AAJA Joins Press Freedom Groups In Calling For Journalists Rights and Safety

The Asian American Journalists Association joins press freedom groups calling for journalists’ rights and safety in light of incidents related to nationwide protests. Over the past two days, AAJA signed on to letters led by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the National Press Club calling for full protection of journalists as … Continue reading AAJA Joins Press Freedom Groups In Calling For Journalists Rights and Safety

2020 National Convention Update

We’re excited to provide you with updates about #AAJA20 soon! Until then, we’re taking down our registration website so you don’t have to worry about meeting any deadlines. We’re working hard to ensure that what we are planning for the rest of 2020 is inclusive, productive, and most of all, community-building for our #AAJAfamily. #AAJA20 will look different this year. If … Continue reading 2020 National Convention Update

Lisa Vogl On Why Muslims Need To Understand Domestic Abuse

This Muslim.co feature is in partnership with Asian American Journalist Associations’ Muslim American Task Force  with the mission to uplift Muslim community members. Lisa Vogl is on the forefront of changing the game for Muslims. She is the co-founder of Verona Collection – the first modest clothing line to be sold at Macy’s and ASOS – is … Continue reading Lisa Vogl On Why Muslims Need To Understand Domestic Abuse

Sadaf Jaffer: Combatting Coronavirus and Crossing Unexpected Life Milestones

This Muslim.co feature is in partnership with Asian American Journalist Associations’ Muslim American Task Force with the mission to uplift Muslim community members.   Sadaf Jaffer is not your average local politician. The Ivy League graduate and postdoctoral research associate at the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies is the current Mayor of Montgomery Township … Continue reading Sadaf Jaffer: Combatting Coronavirus and Crossing Unexpected Life Milestones

Google News Initiative and AAJA Training Series

  Join AAJA NY Chapter President and journalism tools trainer Frank Bi for a series of hands-on workshops focused on free digital tools that you can add to your toolbox and make a difference in your newsroom right away. Sponsored by the Google News Initiative. Trainings will include using Google tools to cover the election … Continue reading Google News Initiative and AAJA Training Series

AAJA Seeks Candidates for Revamped MediaWatch Committee

AAJA is seeking candidates to join its newly revamped MediaWatch committee. MediaWatch holds news organizations accountable to standards of accuracy and fairness in covering Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and AAPI issues. The volunteer-based committee also gets out in front of issues, encouraging good journalism as well as sharing best practices.   MediaWatch has long … Continue reading AAJA Seeks Candidates for Revamped MediaWatch Committee

AAJA Stands with Journalists Pressing for Accountability in Coronavirus Response

The Asian American Journalists Association commends journalists who are asking the tough questions and holding our elected officials accountable, especially in their coverage of how governments are responding to keep Americans safe and healthy during the coronavirus pandemic.  We stand by AAJA member and CBS White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and her fellow press corps … Continue reading AAJA Stands with Journalists Pressing for Accountability in Coronavirus Response

Meet Dilshad D. Ali, Journalist and Autism Activist

This Muslim.co feature is in partnership with Asian American Journalist Associations’ Muslim American Task Force with the mission to uplift Muslim community members.    By Aishah Goumaneh Meet the journalist who serves the Muslim community for a great initiative. Dilshad D. Ali is a first-generation Virginia native writer, and autism awareness activist who studied Journalism at the University of Maryland. … Continue reading Meet Dilshad D. Ali, Journalist and Autism Activist