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Guide to Covering Asian Pacific America
Note: AAJA is in the process of updating this guidance. ALIEN: See ILLEGAL ALIEN. ALL-AMERICAN: Caution. Not a synonym for white. Refers to the best
November 30, 2020
News
AAJA Congratulates Member Maria Ressa, Nobel Peace Prize Recipient
The Asian American Journalists Association congratulates long-time member and leader Maria Ressa on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, alongside Dmitriy Muratov. AAJA applauds Ressa for her relentless and courageous work for press freedom and combating disinformation in the Philippines and worldwide.
October 8, 2021
Guidance
Guidance on Coverage of Sept. 11, 20 Years Later
This September marks 20 years since the 9/11 attacks. The Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association (AMEJA), Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), and the South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA), all independent professional organizations, are issuing guidance to help journalists and newsrooms more accurately and critically cover the commemoration, impacted communities, and policies that resulted from 9/11.
September 8, 2021
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AAJA is proud to welcome the new slate of officers for 2022-2023 term
AAJA is proud to welcome the new slate of officers for 2022-2023 term Here are the officers elect Nicole Dungca will continue as Senior Vice
September 7, 2021
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April 22, 2021
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AAJA advises media organizations to heed South Asian Journalists Association’s guidance regarding reporting on the new COVID-19 variant from India
On the start of AAPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, the Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the expansion of our mental wellness offerings to our membership with support from Panda Express and others.
May 7, 2021
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Mental Wellness Resources
A non-comprehensive list of mental wellness resources for AAPI and journalists, including research, training programs, and culturally competent coverage. Updated as of February 25, 2021.
February 25, 2021
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U.S. Elections & Inauguration Coverage Resources
A list of resources for journalists covering the U.S. election and the inauguration.
January 14, 2021