AAJA Chicago is proud to announce that Vivian La, a junior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, was awarded the 2023 David Ibata Print Scholarship to intern at the Chicago Tribune. Vivian La is a junior majoring in journalism with a minor in biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. At UIUC, she's an editor … Continue reading AAJA Chicago announces 2023 David Ibata Print Scholarship recipient
Sign up now for Trivia Bowl 2021
REGISTER AAJA Chicago's Trivia Bowl is a test of knowledge and wits and will serve as a fundraiser for our 2022 internship scholarships. Teams of up to eight people will compete in multiple rounds of trivia for AAJA Chicago's 2021 Trivia Bowl, hosted by ESPN reporter Michele Steele. Whether you're a group of gumshoes or … Continue reading Sign up now for Trivia Bowl 2021
Statement regarding a Chicago Sun-Times column on March 18, 2021
AAJA Chicago was disappointed Thursday morning to see a column published by the Chicago Sun-Times that included language describing Asian Americans in an insensitive and dismissive light. The chapter’s board was particularly dismayed that this offensive language was used in a week when so many Asians and Asian Americans are hurting after the deadly acts … Continue reading Statement regarding a Chicago Sun-Times column on March 18, 2021
Resources for Covering Anti-Asian Violence + Statement on the 3/17 Shootings in Atlanta
We are devastated by the news out of Atlanta. Last night a white man murdered 8 people, 6 of whom were Asian women. This violence is the culmination of centuries of white supremacy in America, and it's important we center the victims and most marginalized in our coverage. To help Chicago journalists looking to cover … Continue reading Resources for Covering Anti-Asian Violence + Statement on the 3/17 Shootings in Atlanta
Nominate Candidates for the 2014-2015 Board
It's time to elect chapter officers for the 2014-2015 term. We are collecting nominations for the following positions: co-presidents, national board representative, secretary and treasurer. Candidates must be full members of AAJA in 2013 (candidates for treasurer may be associate members) and, if elected, remain in good standing during their time in office. Student members … Continue reading Nominate Candidates for the 2014-2015 Board