Feeling smart? Join our annual trivia night fundraiser! Wine, dine and have a stellar time with us!

We are excited about our annual trivia night fundraiser hosted this year at Alpino Detroit. Please join us on Nov. 8 from 7-9 p.m. in an effort to fundraise for journalism scholarships to support diverse students who are often working unpaid internships in the state.

What to expect:

- Newly-opened Alpino Detroit features thoughtful food inspired by the Alps. Order from their stunning menu for dinner, apps or dessert. Our favorites are the raclette, gnocchi and their wienerschnitzel!

- Trivia starts promptly at 7:15 p.m. Teams of up to 8 people are encouraged. Prizes await our winners!

- Play our raffle featuring upscale prizes from local supporters. Tickets are $5 each or less if you purchase more! Cash, Venmo and Zelle are accepted on-site only. (Only proceeds from the raffle directly support our chapter's effort)

- Hear about our efforts and sign up to support us as an AAJA Michigan chapter member or ally.

Seats are limited, please RSVP here: https://www.alpinodetroit.com/trivia-night

Can't attend but would like to support? Zelle michigan@aaja.org

What is AAJA?
The Asian American Journalists Association is a national nonprofit educational and professional organization serving the areas of print, broadcast and digital media. The Michigan chapter's mission is to offer support, provide resources, bring awareness and instill a sense of integrity and fairness in media coverage.

We hope you'll join our chapter and thank our hosts at Alpino for their support.

Nov. 8, 2023 // 7-9 p.m.
- $5 to save your seat!
- Teams of up to 8 people are encouraged!
- Try Alpino's food and wine inspired by the Alps
- Cash, Venmo or Zelle for raffle entry on-site. Each raffle ticket is $5 and the more you buy the sweeter the deal!

Welcome to Michigan Media Access Day!

Ever tried to get newsrooms to pay attention to a particular issue or event but had no luck? We're here to help!

Join us Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Fox 2 Detroit, for a day of educational workshops where you'll learn how to get your pitches in front of reporters and assignment editors and give them what they're looking for.

We ask each attendee to prepare at least one, 100-word local story idea to be edited and crafted during our workshops.

Also, plan to bring business cards and resumes for the networking portion of the event. Light refreshments will be served for breakfast, and lunch will be provided at noon.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE

Event details:

Michigan Media Access Day will kick off at 10 a.m. with a packed agenda, including:

• What journalists are looking for from you

• How to determine which stories are newsworthy

• Tips and tricks from public relations experts on getting your pitches noticed

• Why diversity in coverage matters.

Those interested can use what they learned and pitch an idea to a panel of local newsroom leaders "Shark Tank"-style.

Whether you are an aspiring content creator, marketing or public relations professional, student, freelancer, or simply curious about the industry, this event is for you!

Hosts:

Michigan Media Access Day is hosted by the following affinity groups, which will also be present for networking and engagement: the Asian American Journalist Association of Michigan, the National Association of Black Journalists Detroit Chapter, the Society of Professional Journalists Detroit Chapter and the Public Relations Association of America Detroit Chapter.

Location:

We are thankful to our sponsor Fox 2 Detroit for having us in their newsroom (located at 16550 West Nine Mile Road in Southfield). For security reasons, we ask all attendees to carpool or meet at our carpool location - the main entrance of the Ascension Hospital Parking Lot closest to Nine Mile Road. Carpooling should be between 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and drop-offs will be after 2 p.m.

Cost:

We ask for a $20 registration fee for learning/pitching attendees to cover the cost of food. Student members of the affinity organizations and newsroom representatives attend for free. Please include information in the details portion when you register for the event.

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This event will be updated as more speakers are announced.

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of media and get your story ideas heard. Mark your calendars for Michigan Media Access Day on Aug. 12, 2023. We look forward to seeing you there!

Would your newsroom or PR association like to send a representative for free? Register and email Sarah - sarahal6611@gmail.com

Reporters, editors, photographers, producers, freelancers, students, professors, public relations and marketing professionals, lawyers and entrepreneurs, YOU ARE INVITED!

Join the Asian American Journalist Association of Michigan for a welcome back networking event on Monday, Feb. 20. There, we'll enjoy food and refreshments while discussing what we'd like to focus on in 2023 and brainstorming special programming.

Please pass along to students and your newsroom. All attendees must register here. This event is free to attend, courtesy of our host, Crain's Detroit Business.

Ahead of attending, think about:

• What barriers do you or others face in the workplace?

• What upcoming events/topics should we collectively voice our opinion on?

• What type of workshops/programming would you like us to arrange?

• Are you interested in helping these come to fruition or mentoring a student?

For those that can not attend but hope to attend an AAJA Michigan event in the future, please fill out this google form instead.

In honor of Filipino American History Month, the Asian American Journalist Association Michigan chapter will be hosting a kamayan-style dinner fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 7 at PizzaPlex, a southwest Detroit community pizzeria that is generously hosting us for this event!

The feast, which is eaten right off the table with your hands family-style, will have a preset menu (including chicken, pork, and fish.) Tickets are $50 a person for the traditional dinner hosted by Sarap: A Filipino pop-up and come an hour early and join us for a karaoke for just $10 more. 

If you've never eaten or heard of kamayan dinner, check out this quick video. 

Kamayan dinners are awesome. Why not enjoy one while supporting diversity in the newsroom?

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Upcoming!

Join our chapter for a casual mixer and learn more about programs offered through AAJA including JCamp (highschool,) VOICES (college) and the Executive Leadership Program (professionals.) All are welcome to attend. Non-members can join AAJA on-site! 

Feb. 26, 2017 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic drinks will be available. 

RSVP on Facebook here

Past event

Join an Asian American theme panel at Wayne State University. Our very own Dorothy Hernandez and Esther Gim are joining the panel to talk to honor journalism students about their experiences as well as AAJA along with other professional. Hosts are member Sarah Rahal and the Journalism Institute for Media Diversity at WSU. 

January 12, 2017. Greek room in Monoogian Hall.

Past event

The Michigan chapter of the Asian-American Journalists Association presents:

Trivia Night Fundraiser
Hosted by Aaron Foley, author of "How to Live in Detroit Without Being a Jackass"

6-8 p.m. Saturday, April 2
Blarney Stone Pub, 27253 Woodward Ave., Berkley

Come for a night of Quizzo trivia and support AAJA, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Proceeds will benefit AAJA Michigan, which helps local journalists advance their craft through scholarships, educational programming and networking. There will be raffles and all around good times! Bring a group of friends (and get a discount) or find a team to join. Prizes will be given to the top finishers!

Bonus: Stay for karaoke, which starts at 9 p.m.!

Cost to play is $5 per person and you'll receive one raffle ticket. For an extra $5, receive 5 more raffle tickets! Discounts available for groups of four or more.

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