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Jireh Deng

Jireh (they/them) is a queer Taiwanese/Hong Konger American poet and multimedia journalist born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley. They are currently freelancing for various publications including the Los Angeles Times, the Guardian and KCET. They serve as the student representative for the Asian American Journalists Association, L.A. chapter.

Jireh's Latest Articles

Is social media ruining the vibes of your favorite LA eats?
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The Reckoning in Food Media
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April 18, 2023

Angelenos like me fear strangers stampeding into our communities with some voyeuristic claim on our spaces.

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Q&A: Johana Bhuiyan
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October 28, 2022

Bhuiyan on the urgency of her work in today’s technological gilded era and how she weighs questions of objectivity in her reporting. 

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Q&A: Caitlin Dickerson
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September 2, 2022

The Atlantic writer shares advice for immigration reporting.