AAJA is Saddened by the Passing of Jessica Lum

AAJA is Saddened by the Passing of Jessica Lum

AAJA is saddened by the death of Jessica Lum, 25, of the Sacramento Chapter. AAJA extends its condolences to her family, friends and the many she touched with her work as a multimedia journalist. Her impact


Call for Nominations – Special Election for AAJA VP for Print‏

Call for Nominations – Special Election for AAJA VP for Print‏

AAJA is holding a special election to fill the remainder of the term of Tom Lee, AAJA’s Vice President for Print, who regrets he will not be able to complete his term and is


AAJA Member News: 2012 Roundup

AAJA Member News: 2012 Roundup

  Shirley Lew (AAJA-New York) has been recognized by Manalapan, N.J.’s mayor and its township committee for providing continuous emergency information and service updates to the city’s residents on the Manalapan Township Television Network, MTTN-TV, and


AAJA Portal: A New Way to Join, Keep Us Up-to-date and Renew Your Membership

AAJA Portal: A New Way to Join, Keep Us Up-to-date and Renew Your Membership

AAJA has a new portal to welcome new members and allow current members to update their own information, renew their membership and easily take advantage of other opportunities. Why be a part of AAJA? Membership benefits include access


Boston Globe Team Wins 2012 AAJA-Gannett Award for Innovation in Watchdog Journalism

Boston Globe Team Wins 2012 AAJA-Gannett Award for Innovation in Watchdog Journalism

The Asian American Journalists Association, in partnership with the Gannett Foundation, proudly recognizes groundbreaking work by a journalist or a team that creatively uses digital tools in the role of being a community’s watchdog. 


Meet the 2012 AAJA National Journalism Award Winners

Meet the 2012 AAJA National Journalism Award Winners

  Each year, the Asian American Journalists Association recognizes the best journalism in the categories of Online, Photography, Print, Radio and Television.  The 2012 winners were announced at AAJA’s Gala Awards Banquet on Aug. 3


2012 State of the Association Address by AAJA President Truong

2012 State of the Association Address by AAJA President Truong

The 2012 AAJA Advisory Board (and a few stand-ins). [Photo by Joe Nguyen] This is the text of an address prepared by AAJA National President Doris Truong for the AAJA General Membership Meeting on Aug.


Congratulations to the Winners of 2012 AAJA Member Awards

Congratulations to the Winners of 2012 AAJA Member Awards

Bobby Caina Calvan, left; Julie Tam; and Jam Sardar. [Photo by Doris Truong] During its annual convention, the Asian American Journalists Association salutes outstanding members for excellence in service to the journalism industry and the


AP’s Paul Cheung Elected AAJA 2013-14 National President

AP’s Paul Cheung Elected AAJA 2013-14 National President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 7, 2012 SAN FRANCISCO — The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) elected Paul Cheung as its 2013-14 National President, announced Friday at its annual Gala Awards Banquet, during the UNITY Journalists convention


AAJA Recognizes a Member a Day in Honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

AAJA Recognizes a Member a Day in Honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) will be rolling out 31 profiles of our members in May, which is designated as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Throughout May, learn more about selected