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NPF Journalism Awards

By admin | Published: September 6, 2010
Dirksen Awards for Distinguished Reporting of Congress The Dirksen award will be giving to one print and one broadcast journalist. Entries will be judged on how well they covered the workings of the Congress as a whole, or helped illuminate the actions of elected officials or congressional staff, or described the workings of congressional policies. The [...]
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Angel Island: Immigrant Gateway to America book talk

By admin | Published: September 6, 2010
In honor of the 100th anniversary of Angel Island immigration Station, the Chinese Historical Society of New England is sponsoring an author talk with Erika Lee featuring her new book, Angel Island: Immigrant Gateway to America. This is a gripping portrait of the “Ellis Island of the West,” highlighting the immigration stories that made Angel [...]
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Paid Fellowship on Cancer Issues Program

By admin | Published: August 17, 2010
Cancer Issues program All-expenses-paid fellowships for U.S.-based Journalists Application Deadline: September 7, 2010   October 17-20, 2010 Washington, D.C.   Cancer remains a terrifying diagnosis, even as researchers peel away layers of complexity to deliver knowledge that leads to ever-more-effective treatment. This four-day immersion in cancer issues will help journalists understand the latest research and its implications for cervical, prostate, breast and [...]
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More Convention Honors

By admin | Published: August 9, 2010
New England Co-president Shirley Leung received the ELP Leadership Award at the convention.  The AAJA Executive Leadership Program (ELP) looks at how Asian American and Pacific Islander values relate to high-level decision-making processes and leadership development.   New England Vice President of Membership Brian Wong accepted the Diversity Award, presented to ESPN for the company’s commitment to diversity, at [...]
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Member Al Young to be Honored at Convention

By admin | Published: July 30, 2010
Al Young of The Boston Globe will be recognized in AAJA’s inaugural “honor roll” of Asian American Pioneer Journalists (1925-1975) at the convention’s opening reception in Los Angeles.  Way to go, Al!   Al says: “I guess my claim to fame — beside being around for so long — is that I was the first Asian American [...]
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Save the Date for Silk Road Gala!

By admin | Published: July 30, 2010
For more information, visit ATASK’s Silk Road Gala event page.
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Florida, New England & Texas Chapters Host Mixer

By admin | Published: July 16, 2010
When: 5:30 p.m., Aug. 6 (Friday) Where: TBA – near the Hollywood Ballroom (next to the silent auction), Renaissance Hotel, Los Angeles Details: The Florida, New England, and Texas chapters have teamed up to host a mixer for our chapter members attending the convention. If you’re a member of one of these chapters, come revisit with your [...]
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Jobs at CNN!

By admin | Published: July 5, 2010
From fellow AAJAer and CNN Recruiter Brooke Camp in Atlanta.  CNN is expanding and we have the headcount to prove it!!!   New opportunities across all platforms: CNN Wires, CNN.com, CNN, CNN International, HLN…. here’s a listing of available opportunities in our Atlanta HQ!!   (www.turnerjobs.com)  CNN: Line Producer, CNN Newsroom req 118810  Writer Producer, CNN Newsroom req 118807  Guest Producer, CNN Newsroom, Kyra [...]
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AAJA Day at Fenway Park

By admin | Published: June 17, 2010
It’s time for our annual Day at Fenway Park — and this year we’ll be sitting together in the sun in the right field bleachers. Red Sox vs. White Sox Sunday, Sept. 5, 1:35 pm Tickets: $45 (first come, first served) Contact: brian.h.wong@espn.com
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AAJA/Gannett Foundation Award for Innovation in Watchdog Journalism

By admin | Published: June 1, 2010
AAJA, in partnership with the Gannett Foundation, is offering an award, for current 2010 AAJA full members, which recognizes groundbreaking work by a journalist or a team that creatively uses digital tools in the role of being a community’s watchdog. Special consideration is given to journalism that helps a community understand and address important issues. Criteria for evaluating [...]
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