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Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) National Convention
Aug 7 - Aug 11
We’re thrilled to unveil this year’s theme: Meeting the Moment. It recognizes that amid tough times, our work as Asian American and Pacific Islander journalists is more important than ever. We encourage attendees to be fully present as we gather in the Texas state capital during an election year to engage with what’s happening right now — and what’s set to happen — in journalism, politics, and society.
#AAJA24 Session Topics*
- Reporting on gun violence with care
- Building a TV news dream team
- Covering this year’s Congressional races
- How to cover stories with a climate lens
- Incorporating AI tools in reporting
- The road to 2024: What have we learned from the 2016 and 2020 elections?
- Reproductive rights and the power of women of color voters
- Telling stories through a food lens (Texas edition)
- Surviving layoffs and pivoting careers
- Covering Israel’s war on Gaza
- Curating videos for social media
- Stories of career pivots and non-journalism paths
- Going from journalist to author
- Navigating disinformation and online abuse in an election year
- Covering equity on any beat
Zoom info session on July 23 at 8pm EST
Come to an information session on to hear from convention veterans on what to expect this year: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMld-6urTssHtV1AaNkSQBkxdA4-lI2y6Tm?#/registration