Career Resources
IJA-AAJA Pacific Islander Journalism Scholarship 2024 recipients announced
The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) and the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Pacific Islander Task Force are pleased to announce the third annual recipients of the IJA-AAJA Pacific Islander Journalism
September 9, 2024
News/PR/Statements
News networks need more presidential debate moderators who reflect America’s diversity
The presidential and vice presidential debates of 2024 feature only one journalist of color among six moderators, a failure of leadership that network news still has time to address. Network
August 26, 2024
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At #AAJA24, inspiration, connections and reunions abound
Close to 1,500 Asian American Journalism Association members descended on Austin for AAJA’s 2024 National Convention, where they explored everything from covering the upcoming election to the ethics of AI
August 16, 2024
News
AAJA honors barrier-breaking broadcaster Connie Chung for lifetime achievement
AUSTIN, Texas – The Asian American Journalists Association honored network broadcasters Connie Chung and Juju Chang and Sympathizer author Viet Thanh Nguyen with prestigious awards at the 2024 AAJA National
August 13, 2024
News
AAJA Announces 2025-2026 Elections Results
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the 2024 election results for 2025-2026 officers: President: Nicole Dungca Vice President of Civic Engagement: Marian C. Liu Vice President of
August 13, 2024
News
At every step of my career, AAJA has been there
AAJA has launched its Futures Fund campaign, which will ensure the longevity of the association. To learn more or make a donation, click here. By Nicole Dungca Recently, I had
August 10, 2024
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AAJA announces Simon and June Li Leadership Transformation Fellowship
Fellowship to accelerate AAPI journalists’ executive paths & increase ELP accessibility to AAJA leaders The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is pleased to announce the Simon and June Li Leadership
August 8, 2024
Guidance
“Incarceration” not “internment” – AAJA launches new style guide
The AAJA Style Guide is dedicated to the memory of Los Angeles Times Assistant Managing Editor Henry Furhmann, who mentored many AAJA journalists and ensured “Asian American” was not divided
August 7, 2024
News
AAJA Announces JCamp 2024 Cohort
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is excited to announce its 2024 JCamp cohort. JCamp 2024 is taking place from Aug. 3-9 in Austin, Texas. Students will be able to
August 5, 2024
News/PR/Statements
AAJA joins AAJA-Asia chapter’s statement on HKJA Chairperson Selina Cheng’s Dismissal
The Asian American Journalists Association joins our Asia chapter in supporting HKJA Chairperson Selina Cheng after her dismissal from The Wall Street Journal. Read their full statement below. The Asian
July 29, 2024
Career Resources
Announcing AAJA’s 2024 Scholarship, Internship, Grant and Fellowship Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce our 2024 scholarship, internship, grant and fellowship winners. This year’s recipients were chosen from a competitive selection of highly qualified candidates
July 19, 2024
News/PR/Statements
AAJA urges caution after NY Post inaccurately reports ethnicity of person behind Trump assassination attempt
The Asian American Journalists Association urges all newsrooms to exercise caution in identifying the race or ethnicity of crime suspects, particularly after the New York Post inaccurately reported that a
July 17, 2024
News
Asian American Journalists Association Announces 2024 Awards Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Journalism Excellence Awards, recognizing excellence in journalism by Asian American and Pacific Islander journalists. Excellence
May 29, 2024
News
JCal, AAJA and CalMatters’ Program for California High School Students, Selects 22 Students for 2024 Cohort
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and CalMatters are thrilled to announce the 2024 cohort of JCal, a program for California high school students to be immersed in the state’s
May 14, 2024
News/PR/Statements
In key election year, newsrooms have opportunity to grow trust with AAPI audiences
AAJA Research Roundtable Highlights AAPIs As Audiences, Consumers And Voters Who View News As Crucial To Democracy, Despite Low Trust In News; Confirms The Structural Barriers To Diversifying Newsroom Leadership
May 9, 2024
News/PR/Statements
AAJA joins 40+ organizations in demanding end to pursuit of criminal charges against journalist Carlos Sanchez
As advocates for journalists and the First Amendment rights of a free press, we demand that Texas law enforcement authorities end their misguided pursuit of criminal charges against photojournalist Carlos
May 2, 2024
News
AAJA Announces VOICES Cohort, Leadership for 2024 Program
The Asian American Journalists Association is excited to announce the 2024 cohort of AAJA VOICES, a multimedia journalism fellowship that accelerates the skills of college journalists by pairing them with
April 17, 2024
News
Announcing AAJA’s 2024 U.S. Executive Leadership Program Cohort
The Asian American Journalists Association is excited to introduce the 2024 U.S. Executive Leadership Program (ELP) cohort. This year, 15 leaders will meet over the course of several months in
March 19, 2024
News
Apply for JCal, AAJA and CalMatters’ program for California high school students
Join the 2024 cohort, applications due Wednesday, Feb. 28 The Asian American Journalists Association is excited to announce our second year of JCal, a program for California high school students,
February 1, 2024
News/PR/Statements
AAJA offers resources to journalists affected by layoffs
The AAJA Board of Directors and our headquarters are saddened to learn about the layoffs last week at the Los Angeles Times, TIME and Business Insider, and offer our organization
January 29, 2024
News
VOICES 2024 applications open for student fellows and editors
Apply to AAJA’s flagship summer program for college students Join AAJA’s 2024 VOICES cohort! Our multimedia journalism training fellowship is for college and graduate students. This year’s program will focus
January 23, 2024
News
#AAJA24 Updates: Pitch form open, join the Programming Committee!
Join the Convention Planning Committee, pitch speakers, programs AAJA Family, we know it’s early in the year, but we’re already excited for #AAJA24 in August! As we ramp up
January 9, 2024
News
Applications for JCamp 2024 are now open
Apply for AAJA’s AAJA’s national high school summer training program by March 1, 2024 Applications for JCamp 2024 are now open! This year’s program will be in Austin, Texas from
December 15, 2023
News
Nominations Now Open for the AAJA 2024 Awards
Honor #AAJAExcellence and submit work or nominate for Journalism Excellence and Community Awards The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is now accepting submissions and nominations for our 2024 Awards! Our
December 12, 2023
News
AAJA Mentor Match Opens 2024 Cohort Applications
AAJA Mentor Match Opens Cohort Applications AAJA’s Mentor Match program will return in 2024 with a new cohort of mentors and mentees. We’re excited to continue fostering strong relationships between
December 7, 2023
News
AAJA Announces Launch of 2024 Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships
Apply for SCHOLARSHIP, INTERNSHIP and fellowship opportunities We’re excited to announce AAJA’s 2024 scholarships, internships and fellowships! Discover the full range of opportunities on our scholarships and internships page. Whether
November 30, 2023
News
2024 AAJA Convention to be held Aug. 7-11, 2024 at the Hilton Austin
We’re heading to Austin, Texas for #AAJA24! Mark your calendars: The Asian American Journalists Association’s 2024 annual convention, AAJA24, will be held Aug. 7-11 in Austin, Texas. Next year’s convention
November 16, 2023
News/PR/Statements
Journalism diversity leaders meet to support one another’s work
The leaders of six national organizations advancing diversity in journalism gathered recently in Chicago for leadership training, organizational development, and to ensure stronger cooperation in the future, in order to
November 2, 2023
Career Resources
Announcing AAJA’s 2023 Scholarship, Internship and Fellowship Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce our 2023 scholarship, internship, grant and fellowship winners. This year’s recipients were chosen from a competitive selection of highly qualified candidates
October 19, 2023
News/PR/Statements
AAJA stands with Flatwater Free Press journalist Yanqi Xu, who was the target of comments about her nationality
The Asian American Journalists Association stands with Yanqi Xu, the Flatwater Free Press journalist who was the target of remarks that attempted to dismiss her reporting because of her country
October 18, 2023
News/PR/Statements
Press Forward Must Ensure Equitable Distribution of Resources So Underrepresented Voices are Heard and Supported
Today, AAJA joins a coalition of diversity organizations to call for prioritized diversity in the recently announced Press Forward efforts. Read the open letter below: For those of us who work
September 19, 2023
News
AAJA Pacific Islander Task Force Announces 2023 IJA-AAJA Journalism Scholarship Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association Pacific Islander Task Force and the Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) are excited to announce the recipients of the second annual IJA-AAJA Pacific Islander Journalism Scholarship.
September 5, 2023
News/PR/Statements
ʻAhahui Haku Moʻolelo (Hawaiian Journalists Association) and AAJA-Hawaiʻi encourage sensitivity and precision in reporting on the devastating Lāhainā wildfire
ʻAhahui Haku Moʻolelo (Hawaiian Journalists Association) and the Hawaiʻi chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association express our condolences and thoughts for the lives lost and homes destroyed by this
August 14, 2023
News
Asian American Journalists Find Power in One Another at AAJA23
The Asian American Journalists Association annual convention brought together more than 1,500 people in Washington, DC, in July, for programming, training, and social events that underlined how much Asian American
August 3, 2023
News
AAJA Announces 2023 Community Awards
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the winners of our 2023 Community Awards, which honor members and organizations championing the spirit of community through their leadership, mentoring,
July 23, 2023
News/PR/Statements
AAJA Condemns Harassment of Sabrina Siddiqui over Questioning of India PM Modi
WASHINGTON, D.C.— As the board of directors of the Asian American Journalists Association, we condemn the harassment targeted at Sabrina Siddiqui, the Wall Street Journal Correspondent who asked Indian Prime
June 29, 2023
News
AAPI Heritage Month: A Message from AAJA President Nicole Dungca
From far left, AAJA President Nicole Dungca, Joy Moh (The Asian American Foundation), Prisca Bae (TAAF), Annie Wu Henry (Enfranchisement), Weijia Jiang (CBS), Jose Antonio Vargas (Define American), Madalene Mielke (Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional
May 31, 2023
News
2023 Journalism Excellence Awards Highlight Impact and Value of AAJA Journalists
The Asian American Journalists Association concluded today the month-long rollout of the 2023 AAJA Journalism Excellence Awards, which celebrated outstanding work published by AAJA members during the 2022 calendar year.
May 30, 2023
Guidance
AAJA Reissues Guidance on Covering Violence in Asian American Communities Following Mass Shooting in Allen, Texas
A mass shooting in Allen, Texas, on May 6, 2023 left eight individuals dead and at least seven injured. Of the eight victims, four were of Asian descent. As newsrooms
May 9, 2023
News
AAJA Announces VOICES Cohort, Leadership for 2023 Program
The Asian American Journalists Association is pleased to announce the 2023 cohort of AAJA VOICES, a multimedia journalism fellowship that accelerates the skills of college journalists by pairing them with
May 2, 2023
News
AAJA and CalMatters’ Inaugural JCal Program Selects 23 California High School Students
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and CalMatters are excited to announce the inaugural cohort of 23 California high school students for their JCal 2023 program. The all-inclusive journalism program
May 1, 2023
News
AAJA Selects JCamp 2023 Cohort
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is thrilled to announce its JCamp 2023 cohort. This year’s group of 30 talented high school students was selected from a
April 28, 2023
Announcing AAJA’s 2023 U.S. Executive Leadership Program Cohort
The Asian American Journalists Association is pleased to announce our 2023 U.S. Executive Leadership Program (ELP) cohort. After careful consideration, 13 mid-career journalists were selected to be part of this
April 25, 2023
News
AAJA Selects Juhi Doshi as Recipient of AAJA/White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce Juhi Doshi as the 2023 winner of the joint AAJA/White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship. After careful consideration, Doshi was selected from
April 17, 2023
Career Resources
Pacific Islander Task Force Opens 2023 NAJA-AAJA Journalism Scholarship
The Asian American Journalists Association Pacific Islander Task Force is excited to open applications for the 2023 Pacific Islander journalism scholarship. The task force created the scholarship in 2022 to
February 7, 2023
News
VOICES 2023 Applications Open For Student Fellows and Editors
Apply to AAJA’s flagship summer program for college students AAJA’s VOICES program returns for 2023 with a new emphasis on cultivating community and leadership skills among young AAPI journalists! The
February 2, 2023
News
AAJA Mourns the Loss of Two Community Members Associated with the LA Times: Randy Hagihara, Retired Editor, and Gregory Yee, Breaking News Reporter
The Asian American Journalists Association is saddened to hear of the deaths of Randy Hagihara, a veteran journalist, retired editor at The Los Angeles Times and longtime member of AAJA;
January 27, 2023
News
#AAJA23 Updates: Share your ideas for our upcoming Washington, D.C. convention!
Join the Convention Planning Committee, pitch speakers, programs AAJA Family, we can’t wait to see you all back in the nation’s capital this summer! As our planning ramps up, we
January 26, 2023
Guidance
Updated Statement: AAJA’s Guidance on Covering Violence in Asian American communities, following multiple mass shootings in California.
January 25, 2023 In the wake of the shooting in Half Moon Bay, AAJA urges newsrooms to responsibly and fairly cover the Asian American communities that have been affected. The
January 22, 2023
News
AAJA’s 2023 Journalism Excellence Awards Are Now Open
Submit your work produced last year by FEBRUARY 28 The Asian American Journalists Association’s 2023 Journalism Excellence Awards are open for submissions. These awards will honor the best of journalism pieces
January 20, 2023
News
JCamp 2023 Applications Now Open
AAJA JCamp 2023 to be Hosted by American University WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Asian American Journalists Association announces a partnership with American University in Washington D.C. to host AAJA’s signature
January 17, 2023
News
Nominations Now Open for the AAJA 2023 Community Awards
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is now accepting nominations for our 2023 Community Awards! The Community Awards seek to honor the best of AAJA and recognize those in our
January 6, 2023
News
Announcing JCal, AAJA’s New Program in Partnership with CalMatters
APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM BY FEB. 1, 2023 The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce JCal, a new program for high school students, created in partnership with CalMatters.
December 15, 2022
News
AAJA Announces Launch of 2023 Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships
Apply for internship, scholarship and fellowship opportunities We’re excited to officially launch the AAJA’s scholarships, internships and fellowships for 2023 today! To view all opportunities for internships, scholarships and fellowships,
November 18, 2022
News
AAJA Joins SAJA in Remembering Neema Roshania Patel, Editor at The Washington Post
Roshania Patel was committed to amplifying voices and stories of people of color The Asian American Journalists Association joins the South Asian Journalists Association in remembering Neema Roshania Patel, an
November 3, 2022
Guidance
AAJA and MVJ Urge Newsrooms to Avoid Using the Word “Kamikaze” in Ukraine Coverage
The Asian American Journalists Association and Military Veterans in Journalism urge newsrooms to refrain from use of the Japanese word “kamikaze” to describe the self-detonating Iranian-made drones that Russia is
October 21, 2022
News/PR/Statements
The Asian American Journalists Association and The Very Asian Foundation Launch #VeryAAJA Fundraiser
All proceeds will go towards AAJA and The Very Asian Foundation – DONATE HERE! The Asian American Journalists Association and The Very Asian Foundation, founded by AAJA members Michelle Li
September 27, 2022
News
Asian American Journalists Association Honors Henry Fuhrmann with the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is honored to award Henry Fuhrmann, long-time Los Angeles Times copy editor and AAJA member, with the 2023 AAJA Lifetime Achievement Award for his
September 15, 2022
News
Henry Fuhrmann dies at 65; tenacious editor and our dear friend
It is with heavy hearts that the Asian American Journalists Association extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Henry Fuhrmann, a long-time and beloved member of our
September 15, 2022
News
AAJA Pacific Islander Task Force Announces NAJA-AAJA Journalism Scholarship Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association Pacific Islander Task Force is excited to announce the recipients of the first annual NAJA-AAJA Pacific Islander Journalism Scholarship in partnership with the Native American
September 8, 2022
News/PR/Statements
NAHJ, AAJA and NABJ Condemn Racial Disparities in NYT Performance Reviews
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Washington, D.C.) – The National Association of Hispanic Journalists, the Asian American Journalists Association and the National Association of Black Journalists are deeply troubled by the findings
August 26, 2022
News
AAJA Announces 2023-2024 Elections Results
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the 2022 election results for 2023-2024 officers: President: Nicole Dungca Vice President of Finance: Jin K. Ding Vice President of Civic
August 12, 2022
News
AAJA Announces 2022 Community Awards Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the winners of our 2022 Community Awards, after restructuring over the past year in the spirit of innovation and boldly moving
July 30, 2022
News
AAJA Announces 2022 Journalism Excellence Awards
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the winners of our 2022 Journalism Excellence Awards. Our Awards Program underwent restructuring over the past year in the spirit of
July 27, 2022
Career Resources
AAJA Announces 2021-2022 Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the 2022 scholarship and internship winners. After careful consideration, winners were selected from a pool of highly qualified and competitive candidates
July 21, 2022
News/PR/Statements
AAJA and AAJA-Asia Condemn Maria Ressa’s Appeal Denial
We join our Asia chapter IN expressING our grave concern over the denial and convictions for cyberlibel The Asian American Journalists Association joins our Asia chapter in expressing grave concern
July 13, 2022
News
AAJA Announces Rebecca Chen as 2022 AAJA x Yahoo Multimedia Journalism Fellow
The Asian American Journalists Association and Yahoo are proud to announce the recipient of this year’s AAJA x Yahoo Multimedia Journalism Fellowship: Rebecca Chen. The Yahoo Multimedia Journalism Fellowship offers
July 7, 2022
AAJA Defined
AAJA Commemorates 40 Years Since the Murder of Vincent Chin and Honors Our Vincent Chin Memorial Scholarship Recipients
Meet Abigail Lee and celebrate past recipients, donate to our scholarship fund As the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) reflects on the 40th anniversary of the murder of Vincent Chin,
June 17, 2022
News
AAJA Launches 2022 Community Awards; Call for Nominations Closes June 30
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is excited to launch our 2022 Community Awards! The Community Awards seek to honor the best of AAJA and recognize those in our community
June 16, 2022
News
AAJA Announces 2022 Internship and Fellowship Recipients with NBC News, ABC News and ESPN
The Asian American Journalists Association is thrilled to announce internship and fellowship recipients with several organizations that we are proud to partner with on opportunities for young professionals. Our NBC
June 9, 2022
News
AAJA Relaunches AAJA Studio: An AAPI Speakers Database
After its pilot in 2020, AAJA is proud to relaunch AAJA Studio, our AAPI speakers bureau that brings the perspectives and expertise of AAPIs to the forefront of newsrooms, storytelling and representation.
June 2, 2022
News
AAJA Announces 2022 Facebook Journalism Project Scholarship and CIC/Anna Chennault Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the five recipients of this year’s Facebook Journalism Project Scholarship: Angelique Chen, Sriharsha Devulapalli, Minju Kim, Mingson Lau and Siqi “Karen” Wang.
May 26, 2022
News
Student Leaders Selected for JCamp 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) has selected 25 talented students from high schools across the U.S. to participate in JCamp 2022. The annual weeklong multicultural journalism
May 24, 2022
News
AAJA VOICES Announces 2022 Students and Editors
After a competitive application process, AAJA is proud to announce the students and mentors selected to participate in the 2022 VOICES program. This year’s cohort will create long-form journalistic projects
May 23, 2022
News
AAJA Announces Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with The Yappie
The Volunteer-Powered Publication, Which Looks To “Inform And Empower” AAPI Communities, Will Help Advance AAJA’s Strategic Priorities And Support Student Journalism. The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) announced on Friday,
May 13, 2022
News
AAJA Announces 2022 Internship Grant Winners: Anjali Huynh Receives William Woo, Omar Rashad Receives Stanford Chen
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce two of our 2022 internship grant recipients. Anjali Huynh is the recipient of the William Woo Print and Online News Internship
May 11, 2022
News
AAJA Broadcast Snapshot Finds Underrepresentation of AAPIs in Local TV News in Top 20 Media Markets
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is releasing the preliminary findings from a broadcast snapshot analyzing the number of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) reporters, anchors, meteorologists and hosts working
May 4, 2022
News
AAJA Announces Amber Xiaozhi Chen as Recipient of Mary Moy Quon Ing Memorial Scholarship
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce Amber Xiaozhi Chen as the 2022 winner of the Mary Moy Quon Ing Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was established by the
April 28, 2022
News
AAJA Announces 2022 Executive Leadership Program Cohort
The Asian American Journalists Association is pleased to announce our 2022 U.S. Executive Leadership Program (ELP) cohort. After careful consideration, 20 mid-career journalists were selected to be part of this
April 28, 2022
News
Citing “Crushing Resistance,” AAJA Joins Journalism Groups in Asking Pulitzers to Require Transparency on Diversity
The Asian American Journalists Association joins OpenNews, The NewsGuild-CWA and more than 50 organizations representing journalists across the U.S. who are calling on the Pulitzer Prizes to make participation in
April 22, 2022
News
AAJA Announces Daniel Lam as Recipient of AAJA/White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce Daniel Lam as the 2022 winner of the joint AAJA/White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship. After careful consideration, winners were selected from
April 14, 2022
Career Resources
Pacific Islander Task Force Announces NAJA-AAJA Journalism Scholarship
The Asian American Journalists Association Pacific Islander Task Force is excited to announce a new scholarship fund to support Pacific Islander students and journalists in their careers in partnership with
April 14, 2022
News
AAJA Sports Task Force Announces 2022 Scholarship and Fellowship Recipients
Congratulations to Aryanna Prasad, Nathan HaN, Amna Subhan and ANISH VASUDEVAN The Asian American Journalists Association’s Sports Task Force is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 scholarships and
April 8, 2022
News
AAJA Media Institute to Conduct Three Community Trainings, In Partnership with The Asian American Foundation
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) will conduct three Media Institute trainings in partnership with The Asian American Foundation (TAAF). After a two-year hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, Media Institute
March 31, 2022
Guidance
AAJA Urges Newsrooms Not To Perpetuate Xenophobia in COVID-19 Coverage
AAJA’s response to Chicago Sun-Times tweet The Asian American Journalists Association urges newsrooms not to perpetuate xenophobia in coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic as anti-Asian violence increases. In a now-deleted
March 21, 2022
Career Resources
AAJA Announces Paid, One-Year Multimedia Journalism Fellowship with Yahoo
Work with Yahoo News, Yahoo! Finance or TechCrunch as a multimedia journalism fellow AAJA is pleased to announce the AAJA x Yahoo Multimedia Journalism Fellowship. In this partnership, Yahoo seeks
March 21, 2022
Guidance
AAJA Announces Updated Guidance on Coverage of Anti-AAPI Violence
On the start of AAPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, the Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the expansion of our mental wellness offerings to our membership with support from Panda Express and others.
March 10, 2022
News/PR/Statements
AAJA Acknowledges ABC Apology for Misidentification of AAPI Women’s Names, Urges Caution in Coverage of Our Communities
On Feb. 14, 2022, an “ABC World News Tonight with David Muir” broadcast misidentified community organizer Grace Lee as Michelle Go, an Asian American woman who was killed on Jan.
February 22, 2022
News/PR/Statements
AAJA JCamp 2022 Will Be Hosted At USC
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) announces a partnership with the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles to host AAJA’s signature student program JCamp, a
February 10, 2022
News
Our new AAJA Journalism Excellence Awards celebrate innovation, community and excellence
Apply for the chance to have your work honored by AAJA The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the return of our Awards Program, after they underwent
January 25, 2022
News
VOICES 2022 Opens Applications For Student Fellows and Editors
Apply to AAJA’s flagship summer program for college students AAJA’s VOICES program is back for 2022, and this time we’re in-person! The program this year will consist of summer-long training
January 21, 2022
News
Apply for JCamp 2022 by March 31
Applications for AAJA’s flagship summer training program for high school students are open Applications for JCamp 2022 are now open! Our flagship summer training program for high school students went
January 14, 2022
News
#AAJA22 Updates: What Do You Want To See At Our First In-Person Convention Since 2019?
Previous Next Pitch program ideas, join the Convention Planning Committee Planning for #AAJA22 is underway and we want to hear from YOU, #AAJAFamily! It’s our first in-person convention since 2019,
January 12, 2022
News
At the start of 2022, AAJA unveils its Strategic Priorities for the next three years to AAPI, journalism community
After over a year of collaboration and reflection within the AAJA community, we are proud to be sharing our Strategic Priorities with those beyond.
January 6, 2022
News
AAJA Announces Launch of 2022-2023 Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships
Apply for internship, scholarship and fellowship opportunities We’re excited to open applications for AAJA’s scholarships, internships and fellowships in the 2022-2023 academic year today! Find the opportunity that is right
December 21, 2021
News
AAJA Announces Search for 2022 AAJA Catalyst Co-Leads
Lead our signature program for entrepreneurs of color AAJA is searching for new co-leads for our signature program, Catalyst, in 2022. We are currently in the process of revamping
December 21, 2021
News
AAJA VOICES Seeks Two Deputy Directors for 2022-2023 Cohort
Lead one of AAJA’s signature training programs for young journalists The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is seeking two Deputy Directors for the 2022-2023 VOICES cohort. To apply to
December 20, 2021
News
AAJA Mentor Match Announces 2022-2023 Co-Directors and Opens Cohort Applications
Introducing our five co-Directors, apply to be a mentor or mentee AAJA’s Mentor Match program is making a full return in 2022-2023 with new co-directors and a new cohort of
December 16, 2021
News
Announcing our 2022 National Convention, July 27-30, in Los Angeles
A reunion & homecoming in Los Angeles Please save the dates July 27-30, 2022 for our first in-person AAJA convention since 2019, taking place at the Sheraton Universal Hotel. An
December 13, 2021
News
AAJA and White House Correspondents’ Association Announce Second Year of Joint Scholarship
AAJA and the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) are proud to offer this joint scholarship to foster the next generation of journalists for the second year in a row.
December 10, 2021