This Muslim.co feature is in partnership with Asian American Journalist Associations’ Muslim American Task Force with the mission to uplift Muslim community members. Islamic scholar and Muslim media figure Dalia Mogahed got candid with Muslim about identity, her personal battle with being the “perfect” Muslim, and her experience as a minority figurehead in America. After going viral in 2016 for … Continue reading Islamic Scholar Dalia Mogahed Wants You to Know That you are ‘Muslim Enough’
Defying the Norm, Again: Activist Qasim Rashid Runs For Congress
This Muslim.co feature is in partnership with Asian American Journalist Associations’ Muslim American Task Force with the mission to uplift Muslim community members. Earlier this year, human rights lawyer Qasim Rashid announced his bid for Virginia’s 1st District seat in the U.S. Congress. Muslim spoke to Rashid about migrating to the United States, the significance of his bid, being … Continue reading Defying the Norm, Again: Activist Qasim Rashid Runs For Congress
AAJA’s Muslim American Task Force (MATF) Announces Storytelling Collaboration with Muslim.co, featuring profiles from MATF’s Source List
The AAJA Muslim American Task Force is proud to announce a collaboration with AAJA Catalyst program alum Ameer Al-Khatahtbeh to launch a storytelling project that spotlights Muslim American stories. Featuring Muslim Americans from MATF’s source list, this storytelling project will profile 10 Muslim American stories on the newly launched Muslim.co platform, which is a virtual community … Continue reading AAJA’s Muslim American Task Force (MATF) Announces Storytelling Collaboration with Muslim.co, featuring profiles from MATF’s Source List
‘Lean Into The Discomfort’: Activst Zahra Billoo Says Check Your Privilege, Focus on Your Faith
This Muslim.co feature is in partnership with Asian American Journalist Associations’ Muslim American Task Force with the mission to uplift Muslim community members. You may have seen her before, standing up for Muslim’s rights on TV or shutting haters down on Twitter. Zahra Billoo is a civil rights lawyer and executive director of the oldest chapter of theCouncil … Continue reading ‘Lean Into The Discomfort’: Activst Zahra Billoo Says Check Your Privilege, Focus on Your Faith
Roshan Fernandez Wins 2020 AL Young Sports Journalism Scholarship
The Asian American Journalists Association Sports Task Force is proud to announce Roshan Fernandez as the 2020 winner of the Al Young Sports Journalism Scholarship. Fernandez, a magazine, newspaper and digital journalism major at Syracuse, is the fifth overall – and first freshman – recipient of the award. “Roshan’s accomplishments, dedication and passion as a sports … Continue reading Roshan Fernandez Wins 2020 AL Young Sports Journalism Scholarship
AAJA Joins Nationwide Campaign to Show Gratitude To Journalist During COVID-19
The #PRESSentials and #ThankAJourno campaign recognizes journalists’ efforts on the frontlines of COVID-19.
AAJA Mourns The Loss of Liyna Anwar
AAJA sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Liyna Anwar, who was a beloved member of the AAJA family. She will be missed.
AAJA Mourns The Loss of Anick Jesdanun
AAJA sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Anick Jesdanun, veteran journalist and a longtime member of the AAJA family.
Define Your Decade: AARP Launches 2020 Census PSA Videos in 18 Asian Languages
The videos, now available in 18 Asian languages, encourage nationwide AAPI participation in the 2020 Census.
AAJA Mourns the Loss of Maria Mercader
The Asian American Journalists Association sends our sympathies and condolences to the family of Maria Mercader, a longtime and beloved member of our community.