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Samson Zhang is an accomplished editor and journalist with extensive experience in media and communications. Currently serving as an editor at The Yappie since May 2021, Samson's work has been recognized by influential figures, including members of Congress and AAPI advocacy organizations. Notable past roles include a news intern at The Sacramento Bee, where Samson's reporting prompted legislative action regarding migrant herder working conditions; a digital media fellow with the Dow Jones News Fund; and a VOICES fellow with the Asian American Journalists Association. Academic achievements include a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and Physics from Pomona College, with prior education at Phillips Academy and Columbia Secondary School.
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The Yappie
The Yappie is the only nonpartisan publication dedicated to tracking Asian American and Pacific Islander power, politics, and influence. We are activist-focused, policy-driven, and aimed at empowering the next generation of AAPI political leaders and voters. The Yappie is fiscally sponsored by the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA). Each week, an all-volunteer team produces a comprehensive rundown of the policy news and activism affecting AAPI communities, with updates from Capitol Hill and beyond. The Yappie's coverage has been featured in Axios, POLITICO, USA Today, PBS NewsHour, Yahoo News, and elsewhere.