The Yappie Staff
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Politics briefing: The “Asian American” umbrella term sparks debate once more
Also this week: Health disparities among the Marshallese; the first Asian American rock album; the Pentagon's Red Hill plan.
March 21, 2023
The Yappie is awarded $75,000 in national philanthropic grant competition
More than 4,600 voters supported the nonpartisan publication during the 2022 Gold Futures Challenge for Asian American and Pacific Islander-serving nonprofits.
November 29, 2022
The Yappie selected for 2022 Google News Initiative and LION Startups Lab program
The nonpartisan AAPI publication, along with 15 other independent news publishers, will receive training and funding to support financial sustainability and risk management.
September 15, 2022
The Yappie is named a top finalist in the 2022 Gold Futures Challenge
The nonpartisan publication, which is dedicated to tracking the rise of AAPI political power and fiscally sponsored by AAJA, could receive up to $100,000 in grant funding after a public vote.
September 6, 2022
How to republish our stories during AAPI Heritage Month
We're allowing you to republish three of The Yappie's longform articles that were made possible by the Solutions Journalism Network – as long as you follow some basic guidelines.
May 22, 2022
Asian American Journalists Association announces fiscal sponsorship agreement with The Yappie
The volunteer-powered publication, which looks to “inform and empower” AAPI communities, will help advance AAJA’s strategic priorities and support student journalism.
May 13, 2022
Lawmakers introduce resolution to recognize ‘irrevocable impact’ of Atlanta shootings
A new House resolution would mourn the victims of the 2021 massacre and acknowledge the disproportionate violence against Asian American women.
March 15, 2022
The Yappie to strengthen AAPI political coverage with Next Challenge grant
The $10,000 award, provided by American Public Media Group's Glen Nelson Center, will allow the volunteer-powered publication to expand reporting ahead of the midterm elections.
February 28, 2022
The Yappie joins SJN’s Advancing Democracy Project with Self Evident, AZI Media
The three AAPI newsrooms will collaborate to produce reporting on how immigrant communities are creating meaningful access to American democracy.
October 20, 2021