AAJA DC

The fourth annual AAPI Correspondents’ brunch! Thanks to @aaja, @taaforg, @APAICS and Enfranchisement Productions for putting together the event, and Karravaan for feeding us 👏

Journalism in 2026 is nonstop - and the toll is real. Join AAJA-DC + AMEJA for “Holding the Line: Resilience, Burnout, and Boundaries,” a virtual panel on sustaining your work and well-being. 🗓 April 24 | 12 PM ET 🔗 RSVP: forms.gle/7YrAFqc1WqTPF9… #Journalism #MentalHealth

Thanks to D.C. chapter board member and @nprmusic producer @DhanikaPineda for a truly unique and memorable behind-the-scenes tour of @NPR and for bringing us to a Tiny Desk concert!

Kicking off 2026 with great company and food at our Brunch at the AAPI Collective event, co-hosted with @APIAVote and AANHPIs in Comms. Thanks to everyone who joined us today!

Closing out 2025 over fun holiday cocktails with our #AAJAfam! Thanks to all who came out and to one of our fave Filipino spots @Tikion18th ❤️

Reminder about our last event of the year for folks who are in town. See some of y’all this Tuesday! RSVPs via this form would be appreciated to help us know how many tables to ask for: forms.gle/i7RSBYwfD3ZTkG…

P.S. Browse the professional photos from Asuquo Travels Productions here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCEvyo

Thanks to everyone who came out!

So proud to co-host the fourth annual D.C. media diversity mixer last night! Huge thanks to our friends at @WABJDC @NAHJDC @NLGJADC @sajahq & @AMEJA. Always stronger together ✊🏽

A productive AAJA-DC co-working afternoon today at @PressClubDC 🧑🏻‍💻

We're proud to once again co-host the annual DC Media Diversity Happy Hour & Mixer on Dec. 15! w/@WABJDC @NAHJDC @NLGJADC @sajahq & @AMEJA 🎉 AAJA-DC members: Check your inbox for comped ticket instructions. (Members of other co-hosts, look out for comms from your leaders.)

Announcing our three December events! Check your inboxes for more details. Friday, Dec. 5: Coworking day at the National Press Club 💻 Monday, Dec. 15: Save the date for our annual joint holiday party 🎉 Tuesday, Dec. 30: Happy hour over holiday cocktails 🍹

Every month, the Institute for Independent Journalists holds FREE webinars to nurture your network, sharpen your skills, and perfect your pitches. Check out our full schedule here: theiij.com/webinars

Registration is now open for the IIJ’s 2026 conference - two full days of learning and inspiration that centers freelance journalists of color. Sign up before Dec. 31 for the early bird rate of just $49! theiij.com/sessions-26?ut…

The AAJA D.C. and Portland chapters, along with SAJA, are cohosting a virtual conversation on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 8pm ET/5pm PT about how to prepare for a successful career pivot into PR and comms. Please RSVP by Nov. 12: shorturl.at/Gft13 We look forward to seeing you!

They'll join three board members who are halfway through their two-year terms: @ByMoriah, @KenichiSerino and @adriannazvoa. Big thanks to outgoing board members @anniezyu (our president for the last four years), Chenny & Pingping for their service.

📣 We're thrilled to announce our newly-elected batch of AAJA-DC leaders for 2026-27: President: @nicholaswu12 Treasurer: @bochenhan Secretary: @DhanikaPineda VP of events: @KelynSoong National board rep: @khushboo228 Board member: @eshabarlingay More details in inboxes!

Check your inboxes for our AAJA-DC chapter elections ballot! Get your votes in by this Friday 🗳️ These were sent directly to our current chapter roster. If you did not get it and believe that was in error, please check your membership status and let us know.

It’s nearly time to to cheer on our very own DC member @stephaniealai who is raising money for our chapter by running the NYC marathon! Please join us at our Team AAJA marathon sign-making event on Sat Nov. 1 from 11am-1pm, w/@aajanewyork. RSVP: luma.com/8m9ym41v

We had a blast at the inaugural AANHPIs in Comms happy hour last month! Thanks to Rebecca Lee, Mike Inacay and others for bringing folks together. AANHPIs remain underrepresented in the comms world, and this was a chance to connect, share experiences and support one another.