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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…
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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…
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Need feedback on a resume, cover letter or reel? AAJA Chicago members can email us at chicago@aaja.org at any time with “RESUME/COVER LETTER/REEL FEEDBACK” in the subject line, and we’ll connect you with an AAJA Chicago member within 72 hours to review your application materials. If you’re a journalist who would like to volunteer to…
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Join AAJA Chicago for a lively conversation on freelance journalism, featuring independent reporters and critics from around the city. We’ll talk about the state of the media industry, discuss the art and science of pitching, and share advice on managing your time and money. This free panel will be moderated by our secretary-treasurer, Taylor Moore,…
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AAJA Chicago presentsOff the Record: A Conversation About Mental HealthWednesday, April 21, 7:30-8:30 pm CST The murder of eight people in Atlanta — including six Asian women — one month ago marks one of a growing number of recent anti-Asian attacks, building on a long history of racism and violence. Now more than ever, it’s…
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The Chicago chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association is pleased to sponsor a paid summer 2021 internship at ABC7 Chicago, a local leader in broadcast news. The intern will earn a $3,000 stipend, given in honor of chapter co-founder and longtime ABC7 Chicago journalist Linda Yu for her dedication to empowering the voices of Asian Americans. The chosen candidate will…
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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…
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REGISTER: bit.ly/aajachicagotrivia After a multi-year hiatus, the Chicago chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association is thrilled to mark the return of its world-famous annual Trivia Bowl — and this year, for no particular reason whatsoever, we’re going virtual! Hosted by ESPN reporter and trivia expert Michele Steele, teams of six to eight people will…
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Reporters examine how our world view shapes our reporting and how to craft balanced coverage while still telling it like it really is. The news media should be looked to as truth-tellers, devoted to telling it like it is. But as the industry takes a deeper look at just what it means to be objective,…
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The Chicago chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association is proud to present a FREE online workshop on data journalism, featuring local journalists Mike Reilley and Jasmine Mithani. 6-7:15 pm: Learn how to build interactive graphics and maps with Google Flourish and scrape data with Google Sheets with Mike Reilley. 7:15-8:30 pm: Learn how to explore data and craft pitches based on…
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