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‘Lean Into The Discomfort’: Activst Zahra Billoo Says Check Your Privilege, Focus on Your Faith

This Muslim.co feature is in partnership with Asian American Journalist Associations’ Muslim American Task Force with the mission to uplift Muslim community members. You may have seen her before, standing up for Muslim’s rights on TV or shutting haters down on Twitter. Zahra Billoo is a civil rights lawyer and executive director of the oldest chapter of theCouncil … Continue reading ‘Lean Into The Discomfort’: Activst Zahra Billoo Says Check Your Privilege, Focus on Your Faith

Roshan Fernandez Wins 2020 AL Young Sports Journalism Scholarship

The Asian American Journalists Association Sports Task Force is proud to announce Roshan Fernandez as the 2020 winner of the Al Young Sports Journalism Scholarship. Fernandez, a magazine, newspaper and digital journalism major at Syracuse, is the fifth overall – and first freshman – recipient of the award. “Roshan’s accomplishments, dedication and passion as a sports … Continue reading Roshan Fernandez Wins 2020 AL Young Sports Journalism Scholarship

AAJA Joins Nationwide Campaign to Show Gratitude To Journalist During COVID-19

The #PRESSentials and #ThankAJourno campaign recognizes journalists’ efforts on the frontlines of COVID-19.

AAJA Mourns The Loss of Liyna Anwar

AAJA sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Liyna Anwar, who was a beloved member of the AAJA family. She will be missed.

AAJA Mourns The Loss of Anick Jesdanun

AAJA sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Anick Jesdanun, veteran journalist and a longtime member of the AAJA family.

Define Your Decade: AARP Launches 2020 Census PSA Videos in 18 Asian Languages

The videos, now available in 18 Asian languages, encourage nationwide AAPI participation in the 2020 Census.

AAJA Mourns the Loss of Maria Mercader

The Asian American Journalists Association sends our sympathies and condolences to the family of Maria Mercader, a longtime and beloved member of our community.

Joint Statement Denouncing Anti-Asian Racism During Coronavirus Outbreak

The Asian American Journalists Association, along with our fellow diversity associations, denounces the escalating violence and rhetoric aimed at Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, including journalists, amid the coronavirus outbreak.

AAJA / Getty Images Inclusion Scholarship

Getty Images and AAJA are pleased to announce a new collaboration to award $10,000 to a university student focused on visual journalism.

Apply to be Voices Program Director for 2021-2022

The Voices program is in search of a Program Director for 2021-2022.