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South Asian Journalists Association

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South Asian Journalists Association

@sajahq

Exec committee: Prez: Indira Somani VP: @ByEshaRay Secy: @sonaligups Treasurer @dbhesse Comptroller: @mihirzaveri Comms: @chatlanis

HQ: NYC + around US & Canada

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Feb 5
Meet the 2026 SAJA Board: saja.org/page-935554/13… Executive Committee: Prez: Indira Somani VP: @ByEshaRay Secy: @sonaligups Treasurer: Dipka Bhambhani Hesse Comptroller: @mihirzaveri Director of Comms/social media: @chatlanis General members: @safiasameeali @noreensnasir
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Jun 24, 2023
We want to express our continued support of our colleague @SabrinaSiddiqui who, like many South Asian and female journalists, is experiencing harassment for simply doing her job. Press freedom is the hallmark of any democracy and PM Modi leads the world's largest democracy.
Jacqui Heinrich
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Jun 22, 2023
Modi, called out on human rights record by WSJ’s @SabrinaSiddiqui, bizarrely claims there is “no discrimination in India’s democracy”, vehemently defends human rights record Modi had been asked what he steps he is taking to improve rights of Muslims and uphold free speech
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Apr 16, 2021
(1/3) NEW: The South Asian Journalists Association and @aaja are issuing style guidance and historical context for news organizations in the wake of the FedEx shooting in Indianapolis. Many of the victims are reported to be Sikh.
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May 7, 2021
🚨The South Asian Journalists Association is advising news organizations against using the term “India variant” or “Indian variant” when describing the new strain of the Covid-19 virus that reportedly originated out of India. Read more about our guidance below:
South Asian Journalists Association
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Apr 16, 2021
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Apr 16, 2021
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South Asian Journalists Association
@sajahq
Feb 25, 2024
We are saddened to note the tragic death of journalist Fazil Khan, who was killed in a Harlem fire on Friday. In 2020, he won a SAJA scholarship as he headed to @ColumbiaJourn for his Master's in Data Journalism.
‘Gem of a Person’: Remembering Fazil Khan, Indian Journalist Killed in NYC Fire
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South Asian Journalists Association
@sajahq
Aug 1, 2024
SAJA statement on former President Trump's remarks about Vice President Harris's heritage. #factcheck
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South Asian Journalists Association
@sajahq
May 14, 2024
CAPTION CONTEST: What is @alivelshi thinking when a @BNBuzz staffer brings this pile to sign after a long line of fans have already had theirs personalized? [Friday, May 10, 7:48 pm at the end of his NYC book launch. An hour before call time at MSNBC.]
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Aug 16, 2021
SAJA statement on Afghanistan: If you are looking to support specific news organizations in the country, here are a few: @RukhshanaMedia @Sahar_Speaks , @TOLOnews. In our effort to aid our Afghan colleagues, please stay tuned to our social media channels and newsletter.
South Asian Journalists Association
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Apr 15, 2024
SAJA is proud to partner with @AliVelshi and @StMartinsPress to promote his new book, "Small Acts of Courage." He's hitting these cities: Philly, DC, Baltimore, NYC, SFO, LA, Chicago. Tour: static.macmillan.com/static/smp/sma… Pre-order from the SAJA Bookshop: bookshop.org/a/91924/978125…
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South Asian Journalists Association
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Mar 2, 2021
Name a womxn South Asian journalist that you admire #WomensHistoryMonth
South Asian Journalists Association
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Apr 2, 2024
SAJA's 2024 scholarships deadline is April 17. $20,000 will be distributed among 10 students: saja.org/scholarships You can help by: 1. Sharing this post. 2. Donating to SAJA: saja.org/donate We've given away $400K in scholarships and fellowships; let's keep it going!
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South Asian Journalists Association
@sajahq
Mar 19, 2020
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, SAJA has WAIVED membership fees for the rest of the year. This is the first of several steps we will announce in the coming days to help people in this time of hardship. Become a member here: saja.org/member