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"She's a remarkable woman and I cannot wait to see her and Juju Chang discuss their experiences promoting such important and topical issues.". I also think taking one look at me you wouldnt know that I wasnt born here. I often see the world through the eyes of that girl in that picture, who is unsure and a little bit afraid, she said. He worked previously as the President of NBC News and the executive producer for Dateline NBC. Now in its 44th year, the Simmons Leadership Conference is the premier women's leadership forum in the country and annually attracts a global audience of thousands of business and professionals. After several years of working as a news producer, Chang became on-air talent with ABC News, where she has covered breaking news events, politics and the Democratic National Convention in the '90s. Can we do better? She was born in 1965 in Seoul . Stop AAPI Hate, a project from San Francisco State University and several Asian American and Pacific Islander advocacy groups, has documented nearly 3,000 incidents since the start of the pandemic. Join Facebook to connect with Juju Chang and others you may know. was shattered, Chang said. In the rapid news cycle of 2021, the shooting deaths of eight people including six Asian American women at three Atlanta-area spas on March 16 of that year stood a strong chance of being forgotten. In the past month alone, a Filipino man was slashed in the face with a box cutter and two elderly women were punched in the head. and how they really matter. She initially set out to pursue a career in engineering, but after several courses in college, realized her passions were in political science. She launched My Stealthy Freedom, a social media movement that provides Iranian and Afghani women a platform to challenge the law. Furthermore, she has also hosted a series for American public broadcaster, PBS. Jewish Federation of Greater Charlottes 2023 Main Event will take place on Thursday, January 19 at 7 p.m. at Temple Israel. She launched My Stealthy Freedom, a social media movement that provides Iranian and Afghani women a platform to challenge the law. Through her hard conversations with the Asian-American community, Chang did say she is hopeful for the future. Her topic will be "50% Korean. Facebook: thebiographyscoop I have stood up for other people of color and their stories because I can relate to them in that way. Juju Chang was one of those fans, and she still has the shirt to prove it! Hyunju "Juju" Chang (born September 17, 1965) is an American television journalist for ABC News, and currently serves as an anchor of Nightline. Chang remains dogged in keeping a spotlight on the issue, as she recently returned to Atlanta to report for Nightline on the long-term impact the killings had on the families of the victims and the movement to stop violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). For Asian American journalists, stories about the recent violence can feel personal. And I am heartened by that. Mini Bio (1) JuJu Chang was born on September 17, 1965 in Seoul, Korea. Veteran journalist JuJu Chang has spent years reporting on the lives of marginalized, Internationally, Chang has been a powerful voice on gender-based violence. In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, "Good Morning America" presents "On Their Shoulders," a series featuring newsmakers, actors and musical artists who share tributes to those who paved the way for them. A successful Main Event will accelerate Federations 2023 Annual Campaign into high gear and will benefit every aspect of our Jewish community. Registration is open for the hybrid event, an opportunity to be inspired, hear the wisdom of world-class women leaders, build leadership skills, and network with experts from around the globe. The Sheffers are eager to share remarks with the community about the the impact of the dollars raised though Federations Annual Campaign. Ill leave aside for a moment that antisemitism is on the rise as well. But in many ways it was unleashed and weaponized against the Asian-American community., This program was important for Chang, which among her many accolades includes first Korean American correspondent on Good Morning America.. Jamie Lynn. It was that realization that set her on the track to pursue a career in journalism. And I think that now is this moment of solidarity.. Juju Chang is photographed wearing her "Linsanity" Jeremy Lin shirt. in poverty, but often they dont receive the help other groups do, Chang said. said Colban. What impact has the rise in AAPI hate crimes had on you? Chang has been noted for her in-depth personal narratives set against the backdrop of urgent national and foreign reporting. She currently anchors Nightline.. Chang reported on the recent rise of hate crimes against the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community as anchor of the ABC News Live special Stop the Hate: The Rise in Violence Against Asian Americans and the 20/20 special Murder in Atlanta following the Atlanta mass shooting. After working as a special correspondent and fill-in anchor for Nightline, she reports currently for Nightline as an anchor. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The result of their efforts was Murder in Atlanta, on a special edition of 20/20 the only network program to devote a full prime time hour to the story. Ari Emanuel lets his AI alter ego open Endeavors earnings call, Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, Dramatic before and after photos from space show epic snow blanketing SoCal mountains, The chance of a lifetime: Five friends ski the tallest mountain in Los Angeles, Best coffee city in the world? BigAl's 'OU LA LA' List a list of 2713 people created 03 May 2015 Celebrity baby names (A - D) a list of 1547 people . For security reasons, please exit your web browser.Mac users should quit their web browser. JuJu Chang was born on 17 September 1965 in Seoul, Korea. Former news anchor for Good Morning America, Chang joined ABC News shortly after graduation as an entry level desk assistant in 1987 and became a producer for World News Tonight. After reporting to KGO-TV in San Francisco and to ABCNews, a division of NewsOne, DC, she co-anchored the World News Now night show. She got married at the time, she converted to Judaism. 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Racism against Asian Americans is not new. Their big day took place at the 200 Fifth Club in New York where Rabbi Bernard Bloomofficiated the ceremony. 100% Jewish." That's how Jew by Choice Chang describes her three sons with her husband Neal Shapiro. If you are good at something its probably because you like it too, Chang said. Together, Chang and Shapiro have three children, all of them are sons. Though many of the attacks that have garnered significant media coverage have taken place on the coasts most notably the Bay Area and New York City Chang said the problem has been much more widespread. Hate: The Rise In Violence Against Asian Americans. I thought she was phenomenal and empowering, November 9, 2021 Story from International Juju Chang , ABC News Widow of former NFL star Vincent Jackson speaks out for 1st time since his death, reveals CTE diagnosis By Juju Chang, Suzanne Yeo , Kelly McCarthy and Katie Conway December 16, 2021 Story from GMA Juju Chang, Suzanne Yeo, Kelly McCarthy, Katie Conway , ABC News When it comes to reversing the tide of hate, there are no easy answers, Chang noted. The idea that they were invisible immigrants I just interviewed a woman an activist yesterday, who said when that spa shooting happened, everyone stood up and said, Were not going to take it anymore. It really was a high water mark in the maturation of activism in the community. looked like America, according to Chang. But for them Ive had to be very frank just be situationally aware. The news cycle flashed off of it in 72 hours. She has been co-anchor of Nightline since 2014. Co-chairs David and Julie Sheffer are excited to announce that we will welcome Emmy Award-winning co-anchor of ABC News Nightline, Juju Chang as our featured speaker. The Institute's mission is to develop the mindset and skills of leaders at all levels so they can foster gender parity and cultures of inclusion. You dont fight racism with racism. A second special with Chang's reporting"Stop the Hate: A Call for Unity" will run on the streaming service ABC News Live at 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Pacific. Self: ABC News Nightline. Juju Chang (Hyunju Juju Chang) is an Emmy Award-winning journalist for ABC News from the United States working as the co-anchor of ABC News Nightline and a regular reporter for Good Morning America and 20/20. Her topic will be 50% Korean. I mean, [with] Eva, Im not the only one in the room. Throughout her three-decade long career as a journalist, Chang has covered a variety of difficult news topics, ranging from abductions to mass shootings to hate crimes. Chang is one of the most prominent Asian Americans in broadcast news. It was a terrific As an immigrant to the U.S. with her family at just four-years-old, Juju Chang said that becoming a co-anchor of ABC News Nightline is something that was beyond her "wildest dreams. On December 14, 2009, she joined the Good Morning America where she became the first Korean American on a U.S. morning news TV show. Then again, do Fox News viewers care? Now in its 44th year, the Simmons Leadership Conference is the premier women's leadership forum in the country and annually attracts a global audience of thousands of business and professionals. One reason why these stories dont get covered as adequately as they should is because organizations often dont have enough people inside who have the sensitivity to them. shootings at three massage parlors in Atlanta in March 2021, at which eight people Prior to this Shapiro spent 13 years as a news producer at ABC News . It was summer 2020 and Im driving down the street in New York. I remember thinking it felt so American., Follow your talent. spoke English very well. The family emigrated from South Korea when Juju Chang, co-anchor of ABCs Nightline, is part of the 20/20 special Murder in Atlanta, which examines last years deadly Atlanta-area spa shootings. The story was told from the perspective of a pregnant woman and her family among the 60,000 asylum seekers who have been camped for months along the Rio Grande. Copyright 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. He is also the author of three books about television, including a biography of pioneer talk show host and producer David Susskind. Family (1) Spouse As a successful Asian American woman who has broken the mold in her own way, Chang said she "stands on the shoulders" of trailblazers like Connie Chung, George Takei, Jeremy Lin, Fred Korematsu and more. Chang received the GLAAD award for her story on the 25th anniversary of the murder of Matthew Shepard and the legacy that his parents created in his honor. I felt other. Los Angeles, WGA chief negotiator David Young replaced due to illness ahead of key talks with studios, WGA asks members to vote on key demands in bargaining with studios, Alec Baldwin and Rust producers sued by crew members over fatal shooting, Rupert Murdoch admits he knew Fox News hosts endorsed false election fraud claims, deposition shows. Juju Chang is on Facebook. I covered many of those protests and marches, and they From Chris Rock to the SAG Awards. But I would very often throughout my life experience the whole perpetual foreigner thing. Based on tenure and expertise, ABC anchors make anywhere from $40,000 (freelance) to several million. Get the Poynter newsletter that's right for you. 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