Katherine Reynolds Lewis

Layoffs have dramatically reshaped the news business, affected the individuals producing the work, and called into question the durability of journalism careers. They disproportionately impacted women, people of color, and younger professionals.

As a long-time member and former D.C. chapter president of the Asian American Journalists Association, I attend AAJA’s annual convention whenever possible to reconnect with former colleagues and hear new ideas. One convention, held shortly after I…