Why You Should Attend UNITY12
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The most diverse gathering of journalists in the U.S. is happening Aug. 1-4 in Las Vegas. Programming Co-Chairs Paul Cheung and Robert Hernandez highlight the must-attend sessions and how you can get the most from UNITY12, whether you're a student, mid-career or a veteran. (Tweet questions in advance to #UNITY12whygo.)
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Why You Should Attend UNITY12
The most diverse gathering of journalists in the U.S. is happening Aug. 1-4 in Las Vegas. Programming Co-Chairs Paul Cheung and Robert Hernandez highlight the must-attend sessions and how you can get the most from UNITY12, whether you're a student, mid-career or a veteran. (Tweet questions in advance to #UNITY12whygo.)
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Click here for candidate statements and election information.
AAJA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional and educational organization with over 1,400 members across the United States and in Asia. Founded in 1981, AAJA has been at the forefront of change in the journalism industry. AAJA's mission is to provide a means of association and support among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) journalists; provide encouragement, information, advice and scholarship assistance to AAPI students who aspire to professional journalism careers; provide to the AAPI community an awareness of news media and an understanding of how to gain fair access; and, research and point out when news media organizations stray from accuracy and fairness in the coverage of AAPIs. AAJA is an alliance partner in UNITY Journalists of Color, along with the Native American Journalists Association, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, and National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association. AAJA is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.
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Meet the Candidates for AAJA President
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) will hold elections for the positions of President, Vice President for Broadcast and Treasurer. Candidates elected to these volunteer positions begin their two-year terms on January 1, 2013.
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Click here for candidate statements and election information.
AAJA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional and educational organization with over 1,400 members across the United States and in Asia. Founded in 1981, AAJA has been at the forefront of change in the journalism industry. AAJA's mission is to provide a means of association and support among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) journalists; provide encouragement, information, advice and scholarship assistance to AAPI students who aspire to professional journalism careers; provide to the AAPI community an awareness of news media and an understanding of how to gain fair access; and, research and point out when news media organizations stray from accuracy and fairness in the coverage of AAPIs. AAJA is an alliance partner in UNITY Journalists of Color, along with the Native American Journalists Association, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, and National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association. AAJA is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.