| March 20, 2025
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|  | A chartered plane carrying former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte departed from Manila’s main airport on Tuesday, March 11, bound for the Netherlands following his arrest by the International Criminal Court. Duterte faces charges of crimes against humanity for extrajudicial killings carried out during his war on drugs, which left thousands dead without trial.
(Photo: Ezra Acayan / Getty Images) ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS |
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| | Four years since the Atlanta shootings: Upholding accurate and thoughtful coverage
As we reflect on the four year anniversary of the tragic Atlanta spa shootings, AAJA remains committed to supporting our members and communities amid ongoing anti-Asian racism and violence.
In response to the shootings, AAJA issued guidance to ensure thoughtful, accurate coverage – work that continues through AAJA's Style Guide, a living resource for journalists and newsrooms. |
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| | From AAJA-HQ: “Intersections: A Journalistic History of Asian Pacific America" is published, deadline extended for Community Awards Book launch AAJA’s book, “Intersections: A Journalistic History of Asian Pacific America,” published in partnership with UCLA’s Asian American Studies Center, explores AAPI journalists’ impact on key moments in American history. Order your copy here. VOICES Last call! Are you a college or grad student looking to connect with top recruiters and level up your journalism career? Apply to VOICES, AAJA’s premier journalism fellowship, by Friday, March 21. AAJA-HQ Want to gain hands-on experience in convention planning and connect with AAJA members? We’re looking for summer interns from May to August, to help with #AAJA25! Apply by Tuesday, April 15. Awards There’s still time to recognize those making an impact by nominating them (or yourself) to our 2025 Community Awards! Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the changemakers in our community. Nominate at awards.aaja.org by Friday, April 11. Team AAJA Want to run in one of the most competitive marathons? Only about 2% of applicants get selected for the TCS New York City Marathon, but you can sign up to join Team AAJA for a chance to race! Apply by Monday, March 31.
#AAJA25 Convention registration is open! Don't wait – get your discounted early bird rate now. - Sponsorship Join us in Seattle! Check out our prospectus to learn about sponsorship and partnership opportunities, and contact sponsorship@aaja.org to get involved.
- Room block To accommodate and prioritize registrants, our room block is accessible via the confirmation process following #AAJA25 registration. Space is limited, so register for #AAJA25 today!
- Chapter stipends AAJA-D.C. is offering stipends to help members attend #AAJA25 in Seattle. If you are interested, fill out this form by Friday, April 4
Resources AAJA provides resources to journalists affected by recent layoffs. Some of our resources include consideration for waived membership fees and our career center that allows journalists to find job postings and connect with recruiters. Read the full statement here. |
| | AAJA Mourns the Loss of K.W. Lee |
| AAJA is deeply saddened by the passing of K.W. Lee, a beloved member of our AAJA family and the first recipient of AAJA’s Lifetime Achievement Award. His legacy continues to inspire generations of journalists and those striving to make a difference. The K.W. Lee Center for Leadership, founded in his honor, carries forward his commitment to investigative journalism, community empowerment, and social justice. |
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| | 🗓 AAJA Events Visit our events calendar on AAJA's website for more chapter events. |
|  | AAJA-Seattle held their Lunar New Year Banquet on Saturday, March 1. |
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 | AAJA-D.C. held their first political journalism mentorship program on Saturday, March 8. |
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| March 22 | AAJA-Portland’s Speed Networking | Join AAJA-Portland for speed networking at Willamette Week from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. PT. April 18 | AAJA-New England's Book Event | Join AAJA-New England to celebrate the launch of "Intersections: A Journalistic History of Asian Pacific America" at Pagu from 4-6:30 p.m. ET. |
| | |  | Caregivers Nida Maagma, left, and Imelda Merritt, center, cry as resident Aikawa, right, moves out of J-Sei Home in December 2024. Aikawa lived at J-Sei Home for only about nine months. (Photo: Juliana Yamada / KQED) |
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| - "Nobel prize winner says Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest sends powerful message: ‘Impunity ends’" by Maroosha Muzaffar, ft. Maria Ressa, Independent
- 📺 "What to know about President Trump's expected executive order on the Education Department" by Weijia Jiang, CBS News
- “At Journalism’s Edge” by Ryan Y. Kellett, with Priyanka Vora, ELP '24, Nieman Reports
- 📸 "‘Like Family’: Japanese American Seniors and Caregivers Say Goodbye to J-Sei Home" by Juliana Yamada, KQED
- "Trump stands firm on tariff plans after threat against EU: 'I'm not going to bend at all'" by Max Zahn, Selina Wang, and Zunaira Zaki, ABC News
- “Tariffs could deal a blow to Chinatowns that have no choice but to import cultural goods, locals say” by Kimmy Yam, NBC News
- "J-Sei Home Closes After 30 Years, Leaving Bay Area Japanese Seniors in Need" by Cecilia Lei, photography by Juliana Yamada, KQED
- 📺 "'Rollercoaster ride on Wall Street' amid uncertainty over Trump tariffs" by Brian Cheung and Katy Tur, MSNBC
- "New book shines a light on the impact of AAPI journalists," Northwest Asian Weekly
Remembering Atlanta shootings - "Remembering Atlanta and the 8 people killed 4 years later" by Kimberly Szeto, AsAmNews
- “Four years later, Atlanta spa shooting victims remembered” by Thomas Wheatley, Axios
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| | 👏 AAJA Kudos to... - Maria Ressa, who is on the cover of Rolling Stone's Philippines’ Maiden Issue.
- Niketa Patel, ELP '21, who joined the Online News Association as its new executive director/CEO.
- Joe Hong, who started as a data reporter at WNYC/Gothamist.
- Abby Chin, who made her play-by-play debut as part of the second time ever all-female team for the Celtics broadcast.
- Angela Lim, who started as a trending news fellow at The Barbed Wire.
- Ashley Ahn, Simar Bajaj, Amy Fan, Sachi Mulkey, and Sonia Rao, VOICES ‘24, who joined the 2025-26 New York Times fellowship class.
- Kylie Cooper, AAJA Journalism Excellence Award recipient '23, who started as a photojournalism fellow with Reuters.
- Kevin Armstrong and Thuc Nhi Nguyen, who won awards in the 2024 Associated Press Sports Editors Writing and Photography contest.
- Maya Cederlund, co-president of AAJA’s American University student group, who received the AU School of Communication White House Correspondents’ Association Investigative Journalism Scholarship.
- Charlie Bloomer, JCamp ‘23, who was named the Oregon high school journalist of the year by the Oregon Journalism Education Association.
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| | Opportunities
Visit AAJA Careers or follow @AAJACareers on X to post jobs or internships and stay up-to-date on available positions. Check in with your AAJA chapters for more opportunities. |
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| AAJA Opportunities: - *Deadline approaching* VOICES 2025 | Apply to AAJA’s multimedia journalism training fellowship for college and graduate students by Friday, March 21.
- *Deadline extended* AAJA’s Community Awards | Nominate someone, or yourself, to AAJA’s 2025 Community Awards by Friday, April 11.
- Futures Fund | Donate to AAJA’s Futures Fund, an endowment campaign that will ensure that AAJA can pursue its mission as long as necessary.
Fellowships and Trainings - AI x Journalism Summit | This May 7-8 summit is organized by Hacks/Hackers and supported by AAJA. It will feature tracks on Reporting on AI, Using AI, and Building with AI. AAJA members get $30 off the $70 registration fee.
External and Partner Opportunities: |
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