So my magazine, KoreAm Journal, isn’t doing so well in the cash department. It’s gotten to the point where a group of staffers are trying to Save KoreAm.
I personally never wanted to stand on the rooftops with this announcement because, well, I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but I’ve always been awfully determined to put up a sparkly front. I cringed when a fellow editor proposed that we tell the community about our situation and our pay cuts (THAT’S why I had to wear the same dress to three weddings in a row, OK?) and I don’t really know why. Maybe I was still in denial, but I’m sure it’s deeper than that. Perhaps I’m more Korean in nature than I thought.
What I know (and must accept) is that our Save KoreAm campaign is necessary. And I know that KoreAm Journal serves as a critical voice not only for Korean Americans, but for all Asian Americans. And I know — oh, I know — that despite the rough patches our staff has plodded through these past couple of months, we are continuing to work tirelessly (well, actually, I’m pretty tired) to produce a magazine that’s crammed with depth, relevance and wit. And we have big, BIG! plans for the future. *coughawebsitethatdoesntsuckcough*
If, of course, we get the support we need right now.
So here is my plea. Save KoreAm. For me, I suppose, but really, for all of us.
What about changing the business model to AsianAm, maybe get more content and subscribers that way. Good luck nonetheless.
will spread the word!
thanks. yeah, whatever you can do to spread the word would be much appreciated. we need messengers!
Gotta have a plan in case koream doesn’t make it
If you don’t help, you might be racist. Think about it.