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
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AAJA Chicago announces 2023 David Ibata Print Scholarship recipient
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
Support AAJA Chicago by becoming a sponsor today!
AAJA Chicago is seeking corporate sponsors to support our Trivia Bowl fundraiser and scholarship programs. Your donation will also help us hold free, community-oriented events that bring Chicago journalists together. By making a tax-deductible donation today, you’re helping to fuel the next generation of journalists who can lead in uncertain times and build a sustainable … Continue reading Support AAJA Chicago by becoming a sponsor today!
Join us for #GivingTuesday and support AAPI journalists in Chicago
“Being thrown into the fire of reporting right away helped me build my confidence as a young reporter — not just with interviewing, but also my writing.”— Michael Lee, education reporter, Columbus Dispatch; Michael was the 2020 scholarship recipient and interned at the Chicago Sun-Times “As an intern, I feel like a real part of the … Continue reading Join us for #GivingTuesday and support AAPI journalists in Chicago
AAJA Chicago’s Summer 2023 David Ibata Scholarship with Chicago Tribune
The Chicago chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association is pleased to sponsor a paid, full-time summer 2023 internship at the Chicago Tribune. AAJA's portion of the paid internship is given in honor of chapter co-founder and longtime Chicago Tribune journalist David Ibata for his dedication to empowering the voice of Asian Americans. The chosen … Continue reading AAJA Chicago’s Summer 2023 David Ibata Scholarship with Chicago Tribune
Apply for AAJA Chicago’s 2022 Linda Yu Internship with Block Club Chicago
The Chicago chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association is pleased to sponsor a paid fall 2022 internship at Block Club Chicago, a local leader in neighborhood news. The intern will earn a $5,000 stipend, split by AAJA and Block Club. AAJA's portion is given in honor of chapter co-founder and longtime ABC7 Chicago journalist … Continue reading Apply for AAJA Chicago’s 2022 Linda Yu Internship with Block Club Chicago
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