Media Watch
As part of the mission of the Asian American Journalists Association, AAJA Media Watch addresses issues of unfair and inaccurate news media coverage about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Issues that appear in the newspaper, magazines, on television news, online media, or broadcast on radio may be addressed by the organization.
Among the ways AAJA responds are by sending a letter, calling or meeting with publishers, editors or staff of the media companies to discuss the issue or complaint.
Moreover, AAJA recognizes the significance of diverse interests and endeavors within our community. The members of our community are creative and versatile individuals, whose potential we support in the best way we can. For example, among our journalists there are participants of online poker tournaments, confectioners, directors of short films and even creators of clothing lines. If there are prejudices in their way, we solve problems together.
If you come across an issue in a local news outlet for AAJA Media Watch, let us know.
At AAJA, we believe in the power of constructive engagement and dialogue. When issues arise, we take proactive steps such as writing letters, initiating discussions and arranging meetings with media company publishers, editors and staff to address concerns and seek meaningful resolutions.
November 2011: WCCO 'duck/dog' meat story
On Nov. 8, 2011, AAJA-MN sent a letter to WCCO in Minneapolis asking for an apology and correction or retraction regarding an inaccurate report that aired Oct. 31, 2011, which said a Minnesota puppy mill was allegedly sending dogs to a Chinatown meat market in New York City.
The Minnesota Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists stood with AAJA-MN; the group sent its own letter on Nov. 9.
After receiving no response from WCCO, AAJA National sent its own letter to CBS on Nov. 15, demanding an explanation.
On Nov. 23, WCCO published an ediitor's note on its website addressing the dog/duck error. AAJA Minnesota leadership released a statement in response to this note.
The Minnesota Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists stood with AAJA-MN; the group sent its own letter on Nov. 9.
After receiving no response from WCCO, AAJA National sent its own letter to CBS on Nov. 15, demanding an explanation.
On Nov. 23, WCCO published an ediitor's note on its website addressing the dog/duck error. AAJA Minnesota leadership released a statement in response to this note.
News coverage:
WCCO Duck Dog footage surfaces on YouTube
WCCO finally breaks its silence on 'dog/duck' story
WCCO Duck Dog Story: Newsroom source predicts 'heads will roll' and reveals how mistakes were made
Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists blast WCCO over 'dog meat' story
Asian American Journalists demand apology from 'dog meat' reporter
WCCO reports Chinatown meat market sells dogs instead of duck
WCCO Duck Dog footage surfaces on YouTube
WCCO finally breaks its silence on 'dog/duck' story
WCCO Duck Dog Story: Newsroom source predicts 'heads will roll' and reveals how mistakes were made
Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists blast WCCO over 'dog meat' story
Asian American Journalists demand apology from 'dog meat' reporter
WCCO reports Chinatown meat market sells dogs instead of duck
