Category: Event
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POSTPONED – Nov. 15: AAJA Portland and APANO will host forum with state’s Asian American legislators
Note – Nov. 12, 2025: This event has been postponed until further notice. AAJA Portland and the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO) will sponsor a forum with current Asian American members of the Oregon Legislature on Nov. 15 at the APANO building. The seven members in the 2025 session constituted the largest such group since statehood…
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Nov. 13: Life after Journalism: Career Pivots from News to Comms
There’s no doubt the news industry is going through a turbulent time. If you’re exploring career options beyond journalism and looking for ways to grow professionally, you’re not alone — and we’re here to help. Many journalists have successfully transitioned into journalism-adjacent fields such as public relations and communications. To support this journey, AAJA DC and AAJAPortland, along…
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Oct. 18: AAJA PDX joins SPJ’s ‘Build a Better Journalist Conference’ in Eugene
On Saturday, Oct. 18, the AAJA Portland chapter joined other regional journalism associations in partnering with SPJ Oregon to organize the “Build a Better Journalist Conference” at Allen Hall, home of the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication. The all-day conference featured sessions on a wide range of topics, from using artificial intelligence…
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July 13: Join AAJA Portland at Legendary Makers Market III
AAJA Portland will provide a free media access workshop during Legendary Makers Market III: An Asian American Festival on Sunday, July 13.
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May 17: Meet the 2025 AAJA-SPJ Emerging Northwest Journalists intern
Come meet Tiffany Marquez Escobar, ask questions and get to know her at the newest 40 Lbs Coffee location. A food cart pod is also nearby. Date and time: Saturday, May 17 , 11am – 2pm PDT Location: 40 LBS Coffee & Bar, 400 SW 6th Ave., Portland Agenda: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Arrive,…
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May 22: AAJA Portland Diversity and Inclusion Awards
The awards will recognize the best journalism published during 2024 about issues that disproportionately affect people of color or other under-resourced groups.
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May 14: ‘Intersections’ book tour at PSU
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is proud to announce the publication of “Intersections: A Journalistic History of Asian Pacific America,” in partnership with UCLA’s Asian American Studies Center (AASC). The book chronicles AAPI history through pivotal events where AAPI journalists and AAJA members played crucial roles, often being the first to speak out. Chapters…
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March 22: Speed networking at Willamette Week
Join us to make new contacts, and tour the Willamette Week newsroom.
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Feb. 1: Lunar New Year Dinner
AAJA Portland welcomes the Year of the Snake in our first event of 2025.
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Sept. 25: Connie Chung book tour (discounted tickets!)
The pioneering Asian American news anchor is visiting Portland to discuss her new memoir, “Connie.”
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