Help support AAPI journalists!
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As a student several years ago, I told myself that if I managed to find a full-time job in journalism, I’d want to be a part of all of the initiatives to bring people of color into newsrooms — and retain them. That's because far too often, I’ve looked up the table or around the room and been “the only one,” whether it’s watching Ford unveil its new F-150, covering a central Florida gun show, or more recently, trailing U.S. Senates candidates in Ohio. The Asian American Journalists Associations helps to bridge that gap. When I was sent on the ground to cover the aftermath of January 6, AAJA’s DC chapter organized sessions with a professional who recognized I could not just “blend in” with the insurrectionists. So when AAJA’s Frank Bi called with an extra bid for the NYC marathon with just 11 weeks to race day and $5,000 to raise — I said, why not? Since its founding in 1981, AAJA has been doing the important work of breaking down barriers for journalists of color, and I hope you’ll join me in supporting them. All funds will go directly to AAJA’s New York and DC chapters — including supporting the next generation of Asian American journalists covering politics. Thanks for your support! Sophia 

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    Great job Sophia!

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    so glad you asked. a great organization.

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    so proud of and amazed by you each and every single day.

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    so proud of you!

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    What a great cause — go Sophia!!

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    Thank you, Sophia, for your leadership on this important work. Best for the race from your colleagues @ Axios

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    go Sophia!

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    AAJA power!

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    Cheering you on always!!

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    Go get ‘em, Sophia!

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    yes!!

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