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Covering Asia and Asian Americans
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 commends The New York Times’ Decision to Drop the Hyphen in “Asian American”
The Asian American Journalists Association is heartened that The New York Times has dropped the hyphen in “Asian American,” and we look forward to more newsrooms following suit.
June 11, 2021
Announcing the 2021 AAJA Voices Student Fellows
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is proud to announce the student fellows and faculty mentors for the 2021 Voices Cohort. The Voices leadership
June 10, 2021
News
WarnerMedia presents Asian American Journalists Association National Virtual Convention (#AAJA21), August 24-28
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is pleased to announce WarnerMedia is the presenting sponsor of AAJA’s 2021 Annual Convention (#AAJA21).
May 27, 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