Drew Lazor and Neal Santos on Filipino food, journalism and embarrassing moments in their careers

Last spring, we got journalists Neal Santos and Drew Lazor in a room to talk about how they got their start, their favorite projects and, duh, their most embarrassing (career) moments. Below, find highlights from the talk, moderated by AAJA board members Yowei Shaw and Juliana Reyes, or listen to the conversation in full. Big thanks … Continue reading Drew Lazor and Neal Santos on Filipino food, journalism and embarrassing moments in their careers

EVENT: Holiday Dinner (Sunday, Dec. 7)

Come out and celebrate the end of the year with AAJA-Philadelphia at our holiday dinner get-together! When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 Where: Tai Lake Restaurant, 134 N. 10th Street (between Race and Arch streets), Philadelphia's Chinatown What: A casual, dinner get-together so we can socialize, meet new members and catch up with old pals. … Continue reading EVENT: Holiday Dinner (Sunday, Dec. 7)

EVENT: Chai Chats

Chai Chats: A Conversation about the Growing South Asian Diaspora in the Philadelphia Region Sponsored by the Philadelphia chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA)  What: Join AAJA and our featured speakers as they discuss the kaleidoscope of cultures and faiths that make up the growing South Asian diaspora in the region. Journalists: Come get story ideas. Community members: … Continue reading EVENT: Chai Chats

MIXER: Thursday, August 21

Come join AAJA-Philadelphia for our annual mixer with our colleagues at NAAAP and APABA-PA! What: Super Networking Mixer with members of NAAAP (National Association of Asian American Professionals) and APABA-PA (Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania)When: Thursday, Aug. 21st, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Where: Tavern 17, 220 S 17th St. (between Locust and Walnut), Philadelphia, (view … Continue reading MIXER: Thursday, August 21