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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
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Mental Wellness Resources
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February 25, 2021
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AAJA Condemns Anti-Asian Racism and Challenges Newsrooms to Prioritize Coverage of Anti-Asian Violence
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) condemns the latest incidents of anti-Asian violence across the country and calls on newsrooms to accurately cover such events. These attacks are a part of a disturbing trend of harassment and violence targeting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, exacerbated by xenophobia and discrimination stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. This violence includes AAPI journalists facing race-related harassment while doing their jobs.
February 11, 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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February 25, 2021
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January 14, 2021
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Covid-19 Resources
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March 20, 2020