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AAJA announces call for Awards Judges
Apply to judge AAJA Awards The Asian American Journalists Association is recruiting judges for the AAJA Journalism Excellence Awards. A diverse set of experienced journalists and
November 9, 2021
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AAJA Mentor Match Announces Search for New Co-Leads
The Asian American Journalists Association is looking for up to two volunteer co-leads to serve at least one year (ideally two years) on the board
November 3, 2021
AAJA Defined
AAJA launches new publication, AAJA Defined
The blog aims to explore and celebrate what defines rising and established AAPI journalists. The Asian American Journalists Association is excited to announce our new
October 29, 2021
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AAJA Condemns Racist Comments About KPIX-TV Reporter Betty Yu And Asian Americans
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), the AAJA-San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, the MediaWatch Committee and the Broadcast Advisory Council condemn racist comments by a
October 21, 2021
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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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AAJA, AAJA Women and Non-Binary Voices, and Others Urge Protection for Journalists in Afghanistan
The Asian American Journalists Association’s Women and Non-Binary Voices Affinity Group urges the U.S. government and international society to take immediate actions to protect Afghan and international journalists, researchers, fixers, translators and other media workers who have risked their lives and their families’ lives for press freedom.
August 16, 2021
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AAJA Pacific Islander Task Force Urges Mindful Reporting in Coverage of Indigenous Pacific Islanders
As coverage of the Tokyo Olympics continues, The Asian American Journalists Association’s (AAJA) Pacific Islander Task Force urges media organizations to be mindful in their reporting not to perpetuate stereotypes about Indigenous Pacific Islanders in headlines and coverage.
August 3, 2021
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Announcing the 2021 AAJA Scholarship and Internship Grant Winners
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the 2021 scholarship and internship winners. After careful consideration, winners were selected from a pool
July 26, 2021
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Early bird registration is now open! Register for #AAJA21 Today!
#AAJA21 early bird registration is now open! Join us virtually August 24-28, 2021 for an amazing lineup of speakers, panels and events.
June 29, 2021
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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
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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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Announcing the 2021 Executive Leadership Class
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is proud to announce our first joint US-Asia cohort participating in the 25th Executive Leadership Program.
May 25, 2021
Guidance
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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AAJA Expands Mental Wellness Offerings to Our Membership with Support from Panda Express
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 1, 2021
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Student Leaders Selected for JCamp 2021
The Asian American Journalists Association has selected 24 talented students from schools across the U.S. and Asia to participate in JCamp 2021.
April 27, 2021
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AAJA commends AP Stylebook’s updates pertaining to AAPI community coverage
The Asian American Journalists Association commends the decision to include and update terms pertaining to the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in the AP Stylebook, the premier style guide for our industry.
April 23, 2021
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Report on AAJA’s work on ensuring responsible coverage of the Atlanta shootings and anti-AAPI racism
As we reflect on the past month and watch these stories unfold, we want to highlight some of the work we have done to keep newsrooms accountable and amplify the resources AAJA developed to guide ongoing coverage.
April 23, 2021
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AAJA MediaWatch urges Vice Media Group and other outlets to be vigilant about AAPI misrepresentation
After an editorial lapse by Vice Media, the Asian American Journalists Association’s (AAJA’s) MediaWatch Committee urges Vice Media Group and other media outlets to be vigilant about their representation of Asians and Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
April 22, 2021
Guidance
SAJA-AAJA Media Advisory on Coverage of Indianapolis Fedex Facility Shooting
We are concerned about reports Tuesday that the Minnesota state police threatened to arrest journalists covering the protests if they did not leave. This growing nationwide trend among law enforcement agencies is unacceptable. The police should not be threatening journalists for doing their jobs. As journalism organizations, we stand together to defend reporters on the streets who are covering the news as the eyes and ears of the people.
We encourage and urge all police offices to respect our jobs and not threaten working journalists or peaceful protesters, both of whom are protected by the First Amendment, with arrest.
April 22, 2021
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AAJA Joins Minnesota Chapter and SPJ-Minnesota in Denouncing Targeting and Detention of Journalists Doing Their Jobs
We are concerned about reports Tuesday that the Minnesota state police threatened to arrest journalists covering the protests if they did not leave. This growing nationwide trend among law enforcement agencies is unacceptable. The police should not be threatening journalists for doing their jobs. As journalism organizations, we stand together to defend reporters on the streets who are covering the news as the eyes and ears of the people.
We encourage and urge all police offices to respect our jobs and not threaten working journalists or peaceful protesters, both of whom are protected by the First Amendment, with arrest.
April 20, 2021
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AAJA/Getty Images Inclusion Scholarship returns for second year
AAJA and Getty Images are pleased to announce the return of the AAJA/Getty Images Inclusion Scholarship to award a $10,000 scholarship to a student focused on photojournalism.
April 15, 2021
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Joint Statement on Freedom of the Press Covering Protests in Minnesota
We are concerned about reports Tuesday that the Minnesota state police threatened to arrest journalists covering the protests if they did not leave. This growing nationwide trend among law enforcement agencies is unacceptable. The police should not be threatening journalists for doing their jobs. As journalism organizations, we stand together to defend reporters on the streets who are covering the news as the eyes and ears of the people.
We encourage and urge all police offices to respect our jobs and not threaten working journalists or peaceful protesters, both of whom are protected by the First Amendment, with arrest.
April 15, 2021
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April 12, 2021
Guidance
AAJA Pronunciation Guide for Asian Victims of Atlanta Shootings
AAJA has released a pronunciation guide for victims in the Atlanta spa shootings with Chinese-language and Korean-language names.
March 19, 2021
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AAJA Encourages Newsrooms to Empower AAPI Journalists and Their Expertise
On behalf of our broadcast members nationwide, the Broadcast Advisory Council of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) urges newsrooms to empower their Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) journalists by recognizing both the unique value they bring to the coverage of the Atlanta shootings and the invisible labor they regularly take on, especially in newsrooms where they are severely underrepresented.
March 18, 2021
Guidance
AAJA Guidance on Atlanta Shootings & Anti-Asian Hate Incidents
The shootings in Atlanta on March 16 killed eight people. Six of the victims were identified as Asian and seven were women. At least four of those killed were of Korean descent. The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) urges newsrooms to take caution with language in news coverage that could fuel the hypersexualization of Asian women, which has been linked to violence and discrimination.
March 17, 2021
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AAJA-HQ commends journalists who have championed coverage of AAPI experiences during this period of increased anti-Asian incidents
AAJA commends journalists who have championed coverage of our communities by pitching and advocating for the stories of our community to be told. We are thankful to AAPI journalists, who are often exposed to COVID-19 in order to provide news coverage, and affected by the compounding stressors of industry turmoil, life under COVID-19 and being subject to anti-Asian discrimination themselves. We are thankful that their journalism brings context and nuance to a topic that can be difficult to discuss.
March 16, 2021
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AAJA calls on Condé Nast to ensure its commitment to Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and employees
In light of the controversy over past tweets of the incoming Teen Vogue editor in chief, the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and our Young Professionals Network call on Condé Nast to publicly, forcefully and concretely show its commitment to fair, accurate and comprehensive coverage of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, and to ensure a safe and inclusive workplace for its AAPI employees.
March 10, 2021
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AAJA Announces New Scholarship in Partnership with the White House Correspondents’ Association
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) have partnered to create a new student opportunity for Asian American student journalists.
March 5, 2021
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AAJA mourns loss of AAJA Chicago pioneer, David Ibata
It is with heavy hearts that the Asian American Journalists Association extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of David Ibata, a longtime and beloved member of our #AAJAFamily.
January 28, 2021
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We’re revamping the way we do awards — join the 2021 Awards Committee
Join the Awards Committee to evaluate and update AAJA Awards and to guide 2021 awards selection and gala planning
January 28, 2021
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We’re recruiting for AAJA’s 40th Anniversary Committee
As we look to the future, we embark on an anniversary project that honors our shared history and the role of our members in diversifying journalism and reinforce our mission by amplifying the work of AAJA through the years. More importantly, the work will center on why AAJA’s work and mission is just as crucial today and into the next forty years.
January 28, 2021
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Corky Lee dies at 73; Legendary photographer & our friend
It is with heavy hearts that the Asian American Journalists Association extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Corky Lee, a longtime and beloved member of our #AAJAFamily.
January 28, 2021
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AAJA-NBC News Summer Fellowship 2021
AAJA congratulates Sharon Pian Chan, Heidi Chang, Corinne Chin, Ramon Dompor and Lauren Frohne on newest achievements.
January 5, 2021
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Sky Blossom Film on Millenial Caregivers to Premiere on November 11
WASHINGTON, DC — The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the world premiere of Sky Blossom: Diaries of the Next Greatest Generation on November 11,
December 8, 2020
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AAJA Welcomes New Officers for 2021-2022 Term
AAJA is proud to welcome the new slate of officers for the 2021-2022 term!
August 17, 2020
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AAJA Announces 2021-2022 National Officer Candidates
We are excited to announce the candidates for the positions of President, Vice President of Civic Engagement and Vice President of Finance for the 2021-2022. Electronic voting will begin Wednesday, July 22 at 5pm ET with the final results announced at the first ever virtual AAJA Fest.
July 22, 2020
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AAJA Seeks New Officers for 2021-2022
AAJA will be seeking a slate of new officers for the 2021-2022 term. We will be electing a President, a Vice President of Finance, and a Vice President of Civic Engagement. Nominations are due no later than Monday July 20, no later than 8 p.m. ET. Electronic voting will begin Wednesday, July 22, with the final results announced at AAJA Fest. Candidates for national office can be nominated by any full member in good standing.
July 13, 2020
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Pranav Iyer Wins 2020 ESPN – AAJA Sports Taskforce Internship
Announcement of Internship Recipient
June 18, 2020
News
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
May 27, 2020
News
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
May 22, 2020
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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
May 20, 2020
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AAJA Announces Creation of Pacific Islander Task Force
AAJA announces the launch of AAJA Studio, a speakers bureau.
May 18, 2020
News
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
May 15, 2020
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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
May 14, 2020
News
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
May 13, 2020
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Go to College, Strengthen Your Iman: Hatem Bazian and Zaytuna College
This feature is in partnership with Asian American Journalist Associations’ Muslim American Task Force with the mission to uplift Muslim community members. Hatem
May 11, 2020
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Islamic Scholar Dalia Mogahed Wants You to Know That you are ‘Muslim Enough’
This Muslim.co feature is in partnership with Asian American Journalist Associations’ Muslim American Task Force with the mission to uplift Muslim community members. Islamic scholar and Muslim media
May 8, 2020
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Defying the Norm, Again: Activist Qasim Rashid Runs For Congress
This Muslim.co feature is in partnership with Asian American Journalist Associations’ Muslim American Task Force with the mission to uplift Muslim community members. Earlier this year, human rights
May 6, 2020
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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
May 4, 2020
News
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.
May 1, 2020
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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.
April 1, 2020
News
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.
March 16, 2020
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Meet Your #AAJA20 Convention Programming Team + Last Call for Programming Pitches!
Jin Ding and Leezel Tanglao join AAJA as 2020 National Convention Programming Committee co-chairs.
February 18, 2020
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AAJA Seeks Director of Programs and Partnerships
AAJA seeks a Director of Programs and Partnerships to lead the planning and execution of current and future programs to best meet AAJA’s mission.
February 5, 2020
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AAJA-ASIA Welcomes its First Director of Asia Pacific
Gilles Demptos becomes the first Director of Asia Pacific for AAJA’s Asia Chapter.
February 5, 2020
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Announcing the Catalyst 2020 Cohort, Program Leads, Coaches & Speakers
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) welcomes new fellows, program leads, coaches and speakers to Catalyst: Elevating Media Founders of Color entrepreneurship program
January 27, 2020
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January 6, 2020
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Apply Today for JCamp 2020
Applications are open for JCamp, a six-day intensive, multicultural journalism training program for high school students. Students learn from professional journalists and get hands-on training in writing, reporting, photography, television and radio broadcasting, online media and data journalism.
January 6, 2020
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Apply for Voices 2020
Apply to AAJA’s Voices Fellowship, where students spend the summer producing a long-form, in-depth news project and receive training from industry leaders.
January 6, 2020
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Call for 2019 Affinity Group Applications
Applications are open for 2019 AAJA Affinity Groups
November 27, 2019
News
A Strength Supreme: When Stubborn Elders Resist Safety Concerns
Sarah Eden Wallace, winner of AAJA’s Caregiving Contest 2019, shares about her resilient mother and her journey with old age.
November 14, 2019
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Taking Care of Our Tough Immigrant Moms Across Four Generations, Well, Trying To
Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, winner of AAJA’s Caregiving Contest, tells a heartwarming story of familial love across distance and generations.
November 14, 2019
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My Resume Never Mentions I Was Daddy’s Caregiver
Caroline Cao has taken care of her ill father since she was fourteen. In her winning entry for AAJA Caregiving Contest, Cao shares her experience as a caregiver.
November 14, 2019
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Congratulations to the 2019 Caregiving Contest Winners
AAJA announces winning entries of 2019 Caregiving Contest by Sarah Eden Wallace, Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, and Caroline Cao.
November 13, 2019
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Career Spotlight: Wudan Yan
Tune in to our career spotlight conversation with Wudan Yan, independent journalist based in Seattle, led by AAJA Women & Non-Binary Voices co-director Shirley Qiu.
November 13, 2019
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Apply for Catalyst 2020
Calling all aspiring media entrepreneurs and journalists! Applications are now open for Catalyst 2020, a three-day boot camp for founders of color who want to launch their own media products.
October 28, 2019
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Career Spotlight: Corinne Chin
Join AAJA Women & Non-Binary Voices for our career spotlight conversation with Corinne Chin, Senior Video Journalist at the Seattle Times.
October 28, 2019
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AAJA Catalyst Entrepreneurs Update
Past AAJA Catalyst Entrepreneurs share their successes after attending our bootcamp.
October 21, 2019
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Career Spotlight: Laurel Chor
Join AAJA Women & Non-Binary Voices for our career spotlight conversation with Laurel Chor, an award-winning freelance journalist from Hong Kong.
October 15, 2019
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Webinar: ProPublica’s New Collaborate Tool
ProPublica launches new tool Collaborate for managing crowdsourced and collaborative data projects.
October 8, 2019
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Member News: September 2019 Roundup
Congratulations to our members Leezel Tanglao and Jeremy Chen!
October 2, 2019
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Career Spotlight: Emma Carew Grovum
Join AAJA Women & Non-Binary Voices for our third career spotlight webinar featuring Emma Carew Grovum, a journalism and product consultant based in New York.
September 26, 2019
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Webinar: ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network
ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network can help reporters tell important stories that they otherwise wouldn’t take. Find out more from ProPublica deputy managing editor Charles Ornstein and engagement reporter Beena Raghavendran.
September 25, 2019
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A Message From Yung-AAJA Director Ben Pu
Director Ben Pu announces new leadership for Yung-AAJA.
August 30, 2019
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Member News: July 2019 Roundup
AAJA congratulates Sharon Pian Chan, Heidi Chang, Corinne Chin, Ramon Dompor and Lauren Frohne on newest achievements.
August 22, 2019
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AAJA Announces 2019 Award Winners
The 2019 AAJA National Journalism, Membership and Special Awards were announced during this year’s national convention in Atlanta. Congratulations to this year’s winners!
August 19, 2019
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#AAJA18 Pre-Convention Hangout for First-Time Attendees
Join AAJA convention veterans Sharon Pian Chan, Natasha Chen and Pablo Iglesias for a live Google Hangout on Wednesday, July 18 from 5-6pm PT / 8-9pm ET and learn strategies for increasing your professional opportunities at #AAJA18. Whether you’re a student, mid-career or a seasoned journalist, don’t miss this chance to ask our experts how to make the most of your convention experience!
July 9, 2019
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Asian American Originals: Juliana Reyes, Local Reporting Star
Juliana Reyes, reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer, discusses how her Asian American identity has impacted her work.
July 3, 2019
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AAJA Announces 2020-2021 National Officers-Elect
Nicole Dungca, Shirley Qiu and Kris Vera-Phillips join AAJA as 2020-2021 National Offiers-Elect.
July 3, 2019
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Member News: June 2019 Roundup
Featuring Talal Ansari (AAJA-New York), Venice Buhain (AAJA-Seattle) and Ben Pu (AAJA-New York).
June 26, 2019
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Career Spotlight: Daniella Zalcman
Join AAJA Women & Non-Binary Voices on Thursday, June 20 at 1pm ET / 10am PT for our second session in the career spotlight series with a
May 29, 2019
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AAJA Invites Creators of Color to Represent! at #AAJA19, Featuring Screening and Panel with George Takei
ATLANTA, Ga. — The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) will host an all-day training event for creators of color on Aug. 3, 2019, to increase
May 22, 2019
Asian American Originals: Catherine Cruz, Radio and Television Veteran
ASIAN AMERICAN ORIGINALS: CATHERINE CRUZ, RADIO AND TELEVISION VETERAN Catherine Cruz works for Hawaii Public Radio as a reporter and the host
May 15, 2019
Member News: March 2019 Roundup
Leezel Tanglao (AAJA-New York) has received a non-residential fellowship with the Reynolds Journalism Institute at the University of Missouri, Columbia for the 2019-2020 year. She is developing a tool
April 4, 2019
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Member News: February 2019 Roundup
MEET THE STAFF FOR 2019 Voices has selected its 2019 staff for the upcoming AAJA National Convention in Atlanta, GA from July 31-August 4. These
March 1, 2019
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Support AAJA Through Your Purchases on AmazonSmile
Looking for more ways to give back this season all while doing your holiday shopping? Want to give back to AAJA continuously throughout the year?
March 1, 2019
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AAJA-Video Webinar: Instagram Video Programming
Instagram now has 1 billion monthly active users, with over 90% of them younger than 35. If you want to attract younger audiences understanding Instagram
February 28, 2019
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Apply for Media Institute 2019
RAISE YOUR VOICE: SIGN UP FOR THE 2019 CKA MEDIA TRAINING The media needs more diverse sources. Are you one of them? Join the CKA
February 28, 2019
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Member News: January 2019 Roundup
Lison Joseph (AAJA-Philadelphia) was recently recruited by The Philadelphia Inquirer to be their deputy business editor. He was hired from The Dallas Morning News where he was an assistant business editor,
February 5, 2019
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Apply for Voices 2019
WASHINGTON, DC — The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the world premiere of Sky Blossom: Diaries of the Next Greatest Generation on November 11,
January 24, 2019
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Apply for ELP 2019 Today
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2020 AAJA 2020 Awards Ceremony & End of Year Celebration Presented by Joie Chen, Pablo Iglesias, Michelle Ye He Lee,
January 15, 2019
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Submit Your Work for the 2019 AAJA National Journalism and Special Awards
AAJA and SAJA urge newsrooms to be mindful in their language of Harris’ multifaceted racial identity and the ways she has described her own upbringing and background.
January 4, 2019
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Apply Today for JCamp 2019
The Asian American Journalists Association joins our Asia Chapter (AAJA-Asia) in expressing serious concerns about the arrest of Haze Fan, a Chinese-national working for Bloomberg News
January 3, 2019
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JCamp: The Teachers Edition
For the first time, the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is offering a new, one-day workshop based on JCamp, its long-running program for high-school journalists.
December 21, 2018
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Member News: December 2018 Roundup
For the first time, the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is offering a new, one-day workshop based on JCamp, its long-running program for high-school journalists.
December 21, 2018