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Film Screening: Rosemead

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Join AAJA NY and AAJA Newmark for an exclusive screening of "Rosemead," the award-winning film starring Lucy Liu, written by Marilyn Fu, directed by Eric Lin, and produced by Lucy Liu, Mynette Louie, and Andrew Corkin. Inspired by a harrowing true story, Lucy Liu transforms in a riveting, career-redefining performance as an ailing woman who takes drastic measures to protect…

Film Screening: Drop Dead City 

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Student Affairs invites the community to watch the documentary “Drop Dead City”. In 1975, New York City is minutes away from bankruptcy when an unlikely alliance of rookies, rivals, fixers, and flexers find common ground — and a way out. This documentary explores NYC’s 1975 fiscal crisis and what life was like for New Yorkers in the 1970s, blending archival…

How to Run an Indie Podcast

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Want to learn what it really takes to run a successful independent narrative podcast in the post-boom era of podcasting? Join Newmark J-Schools Audio Journalism program for a candid discussion about independent podcasting. Panelists will share a behind the scenes look at what it's like to run your own show, the transition from being a host/producer to a boss/owner and share real insights on what it takes to make independently produced narrative podcasts in 2025.

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Safety for Trans, Non-binary, and Gender Non-conforming Journalists

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Trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming journalists face heightened risks amid rising intolerance and legal restrictions. This roundtable, co-organized with the Trans Journalists Association, will feature leading voices in journalism, advocacy, and safety. This event is part of the Fall 2025 Safety Series, a three-part program from the Newmark J-School’s Journalism Protection Initiative exploring the biggest threats to media safety and press freedom in the U.S.

The Power of Storytelling and Its Intersections

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Join AAJA alongside its chapters at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and New York, in partnership with the Asian American Writers Workshop, for a conversation on the power of writing.

Journalism in Hard Times: A Conversation With Allison Davis & M. Gessen

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How have journalists navigated political and social upheaval? Join the Newmark J-School Diversity committee on Oct. 22 at 12:30 pm to hear from Allison J. Davis, trailblazing founding member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), alongside Newmark J-School Distinguished Professor M. Gessen, for a conversation on history and what it takes to tell the truth when times are…

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Help Errol Louis Prepare for the Mayoral Debate

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How do the journalists moderating political debates prep for the crucial face-offs? Get an inside look — and suggest questions for the final mayor debate — during a wide-ranging discussion with NY1 Political Anchor and J-School Adjunct Prof. Errol Louis.

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Is the US Still a Safe Haven for Journalists Under Threat?

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For decades, persecuted journalists found refuge in the U.S. through fellowships and temporary stays. Today, restrictive visa policies and mounting pressures are reshaping that reality. Journalists from across the globe will share their experiences in this off-the-record conversation. This event is part of the Fall 2025 Safety Series, a three-part program from the Newmark J-School’s Journalism Protection Initiative exploring the biggest threats to media safety and press freedom in the U.S.

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