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Join AAJA-LA for Lights! Camera! Food! on Nov. 19
Dream of taking mouth-watering food photos? Want to know the tricks and tips to putting together a beautiful plate? Join the Asian American Journalists Association, Los Angeles (AAJA-LA) for a special event on plating and food photography. It’ll be hosted at Maru (12400 Wilshire Blvd.,…
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Final list of candidates for the 2016 AAJA-LA Board of Directors
Thank you to all the AAJA-Los Angeles members who nominated candidates for this election, and especially to all the candidates who have agreed to run for a leadership position with the AAJA-LA Chapter. Candidate bios and statements (as submitted during the nomination process) are below…
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Nominations open for 2016 AAJA-LA Board
***Update 10/19/15: Deadline extended to Sunday, Oct. 25*** Link to 2016 AAJA-LA Board Nomination for Candidacy Form We are writing in hopes that you will consider taking a leadership role in AAJA-Los Angeles as we recruit for a dynamic 2016 chapter board. We seek thoughtful,…
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2015 AAJA-LA Scholarship Applications Being Accepted
2015 AAJA-LA Scholarship Applications Being Accepted ***Update 9/27/15: Scholarship application deadline extended to Sunday, Oct. 4*** The Los Angeles Chapter is pleased to announce the opening of its annual scholarship competition. The chapter will award several scholarships of $2,500 each to full-time college students in the Greater Los Angeles…
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Invitation to attend Journalism Mega Mixer on July 7
The Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists invites you to a real “social networking site” to mix, mingle, mega schmooze, socialize, have fun and network all at the same time. SPJ/LA hosts a journalism group mega mixer with journalists from throughout Southern California…
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Full V3con schedule released; registration extended to June 24
The V3 Digital Media Conference is happening next week, and we’ve released the full Saturday, June 27, schedule of workshops and panels. Hear from experts in the fields of journalism, social media, activism and more. In this full-day conference setting, all will be encouraged to…
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Discounted tickets for V3 Digital Media Conference in #SummerSolstice Sale
Amp up your summer fun with a ticket to the V3 Digital Media Conference (V3con), the hottest ticket in town for AAPI online journalists, creative social media communicators, seasoned bloggers and those interested in engaging on digital platforms. In this unique, one-day conference setting, all…
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V3con programming preview: tools, career, identity, activism and more
V3con is right around the corner, Friday and Saturday, June 26-27, and we’re excited for the many panels and workshops set for the event. If you plan to join us, we encourage you to act now, as early-bird registration ends at midnight, tonight, Sunday, June 7.…
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V3con honors Nguyen, Park, Zee; early-bird deadline Sunday
BuzzFeed Publisher Dao Nguyen, actor Randall Park and Yahoo Style Editor in Chief Joe Zee will be honored at the 2015 V3 Digital Media Conference, to be presented June 26-27 in celebration of Asian American contributions to media and culture. The fourth annual V3con, presented by…
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V3con June 26-27: Volunteer opportunities and tickets available
The V3 Digital Media Conference (V3con) will highlight and expand multi-platform Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communications by gathering thought-provoking AAPI online journalists, creative social media communicators, seasoned bloggers and those interested in engaging on digital platforms. In this unique, one-day conference setting, all…
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Join AAJA-LA for Hire Me Headshots, YouTube Space LA event postponed
Hire Me Headshots… because you’ll need more than your work selfies. If you want to project the right image – even show potential employers your best self – swing by AAJA-LA’s next event designed to help you do just that! This is the perfect picture…
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Food, Journalism & Authenticity: Panel on Tuesday, Jan. 27
In a world where chefs are celebrities and people read about/photograph food almost as much as they eat it, food journalism is an expanding field. Come to Pine and Crane on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 7:00 p.m. to hear chefs and journalists discuss good food…
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Results of AAJA-LA 2015 Board Elections
Thank you to all the candidates who expressed an interest in joining the AAJA Los Angeles Chapter Board. Thanks also to our members who participated by casting their votes to move our chapter toward an exciting 2015. It’s thrilling to see such support for AAJA-LA.…
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AAJA-LA Announces Scholarship Competition
***DEC. 31, 2014 – UPDATE: The Los Angeles Chapter has extended the application deadline for its annual scholarship competition to Jan. 20, 2015*** To Our Members and Friends: The Los Angeles Chapter is pleased to announce the opening of its annual scholarship competition. The chapter will award several scholarships of $2,500…
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Final list of candidates for the 2015 AAJA-LA Board of Directors
Thank you to all the AAJA-Los Angeles members who nominated candidates for this election, and especially to all the candidates who have agreed to run for a leadership position with the AAJA-LA Chapter. Candidate bios and statements (as submitted during the nomination process) are below…
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Nominations open for 2015 AAJA-LA Board
Link to 2015 AAJA-LA Board Nomination for Candidacy Form We are writing in hopes that you will consider taking a leadership role in AAJA-Los Angeles as we recruit for a dynamic 2015 chapter board. We seek thoughtful, creative thinkers, those bursting with ideas but, even…
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Trivia Bowl XIX is a rousing success
Trivia Bowl XIX ended the same way that six previous competitions did, with the formidable Japanese American Bar Association again winning the spirited team competition and taking home the Rice Cup. The event, held Friday, Oct. 10, at the ABC7 studios in Glendale, also crowned…
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Trivia Bowl 2014 Quickly Approaching
Coming up Friday, October 10, 2014: Trivia Bowl XIX, our 20th Anniversary Celebration! David Ono, ABC7 anchor, returns to emcee our signature event hosted by ABC7 and complimented with beverages from Coca-Cola, and Kirin. Join us to support AAJA-LA’s many wonderful programs and compete for…
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PROMINENT SPEAKERS, DIVERSE SUBJECTS TO HIGHLIGHT V3con
Using social media for social good, exploring the media’s lack of diversity, and building skills and knowledge through sessions on sports, food, fashion, writing and photography are among the highlighted subjects and program offerings at the 2014 V3 Digital Media Conference, to be presented June…
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‘Getting Ready for the Big One: A Reporter’s Guide,’ May 8
In the last several weeks, jarring earthquakes have rattled the region, reminding all of us as residents and journalists of this unavoidable aspect of life in Southern California. Please join AAJA-LA and the Los Angeles Press Club for “Getting Ready for the Big One: A Reporter’s…
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V3con Pre-Registration Deadline 6/10!!
REMINDER!!! Pre-Regisration Rates for V3con presented by AAJA-LA end on June 10! Click HERE to get entrance to both the V3con Opening Awards Reception (6/20) & V3 Digital Media Conference (6/21) at the Japanese American National Museum for one low rate. Don’t forget to use AAJA-LA member promo code: AAJA2014LA for the…
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‘Witness: The Legacy of Heart Mountain’: Saturday at JANM
“Witness: The Legacy of Heart Mountain,” a documentary film by ABC7 “Eyewitness News” anchor and AAJA-LA officer David Ono, will screen on Saturday, Feb. 22, in a presentation co-sponsored by the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo. “Witness” tells the history and legacy of…
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Want to be a speaker at V3con 2014?
Our Call for Panelists is open to all! We’re looking for speakers to be a part of 2014’s V3con (Vision. Visibility. Voice.), an ever-growing conference that teaches skills and evokes discussion around Asian American and Pacific Islanders in digital and social media, journalism, blogging and…
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AAJA-LA and OC Press Club to present ethnic media panel
The Los Angeles Chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association and the Orange County Press Club are co-presenting an ethnic media panel on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 6:30 p.m. The event, “Ethnic Media in O.C.,” will take place in Hoiles Auditorium at the Orange County…
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Results of AAJA-LA 2014 Board Elections
Thank you to all the candidates who expressed an interest in joining the AAJA Los Angeles Chapter Board. Thanks also to our members who participated by casting their votes to move our chapter toward an exciting 2014. It’s thrilling to see such support for AAJA-LA.…
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Official Ballots for 2014 AAJA-LA Board Elections Have Been Distributed
Eligible voting members of AAJA-LA should have received their official ballots electronically Friday morning, November 1, 2013 at 10:15am via SurveyMonkey. If you are a current Full or Student Member of AAJA-LA but did not receive a ballot, please check your spambox or write aajalalosangeles@gmail.com…
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Final List of Candidates for the 2014 AAJA-LA Board of Directors
Thank you to all the AAJA-LA members who nominated candidates for this election, and especially to all the candidates who have agreed to run for a leadership position with the AAJA-LA Chapter. Candidate bios and statements are below and job descriptions can be found on…
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Nominations open for 2014 AAJA-LA Board
It has been a joy for us to help lead the board of AAJA-Los Angeles this year — the rewards are terrific and so worthwhile. That’s why we are writing in hopes that you will consider immersing yourself in this experience as we recruit for…
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Trivia Bowl 2013
Join us for Trivia Bowl XVIII and our 32nd Anniversary Celebration! David Ono, ABC7 anchor, returns to emcee our signature event hosted by ABC7 and complimented by donated dinner and from Wahoo’s Fish Tacos and complimentary beverages from Coca-Cola, and Kirin. WHO: Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Los Angeles…
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Trivia Bowl: 2013 General Information
Join us for Trivia Bowl XVIII and our 32nd Anniversary Celebration! David Ono, ABC7 anchor, returns to emcee our signature event hosted by ABC7 and complimented by donated dinner and from Wahoo’s Fish Tacos and complimentary beverages from Coca-Cola, and Kirin. WHO: Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Los Angeles…