Apply for AAJA’s national high school summer training program by January 11, 2026 Calling all high school journalists – don’t miss your chance to apply for JCamp 2026! Our signature program will take place in Minneapolis, Minnesota from June 20-26, 2026, coinciding with AAJA’s national convention. JCamp gives students the opportunity to strengthen their reporting … Continue reading Applications for JCamp’s 2026 cohort are open!
The board members of the Asian American Journalists Association, National Association of Black Journalists, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Journalism & Women Symposium, and NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists are deeply disappointed by the decision by NBC News to lay off staffers from their sites dedicated to marginalized communities. While cutting nearly 7 percent … Continue reading AAJA, NABJ, NAHJ, JAWS, and NLGJA issue statements on NBC News’ decision to lay off staffers from their sites dedicated to marginalized communities
Apply to AAJA’s premier journalism fellowship for college students Join AAJA’s 2026 VOICES cohort! AAJA is seeking passionate undergraduate and graduate storytellers who are eager to improve their reporting skills by participating in an intensive, multimedia fellowship program. Selected fellows will be given the opportunity to produce ambitious reporting on wide-range of AANHPI issues to … Continue reading VOICES 2026 applications now open for student fellows and editors
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) joins the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) and the AAJA-DC chapter in condemning the Washington Post’s unjust firing of Karen Attiah. The Post said that Attiah, a longtime opinion columnist and member of the WABJ, was fired for “gross misconduct” relating to her social media posts. She was … Continue reading AAJA joins WABJ and AAJA-DC to stand in solidarity with Karen Attiah
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is proud to announce the Spring 2025 recipients of our scholarships, internships, grants, and fellowships. We’re proud to support the growth of these students and journalists through financial assistance and impactful opportunities. Thank you to our judges and sponsors. Jimmie & Suey Fong Yee Grants RECIPIENTS: Heather Chen and … Continue reading Announcing AAJA’s 2025 Spring Scholarship, Internship, Grant, and Fellowship Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) joins the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and other journalism organizations in calling for the international community to hold Israel accountable for the continued targeting of journalists. Most recently, at least 5 journalists were killed in strikes on Nasser hospital in southern Gaza. We stand with CPJ and many … Continue reading AAJA stands with the Committee to Protect Journalists in calling for the safety and protection of journalists in Gaza
Minneapolis, here we come! Meet us in Mill City, June 24-28, 2026 The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA)’s national convention drew nearly 1,400 attendees this year in Seattle from July 30 to August 3 – marking its first return to the city since 1999. For five days, AAPI journalists from across the country joined together, … Continue reading #AAJA25 in Seattle: Cultivating growth and reflecting on challenges, triumphs for our communities
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is excited to announce its 2025 JCamp cohort. JCamp 2025 is taking place from July 26-Aug. 1 in Seattle, Washington. Students will be able to attend the camp at no cost to their families, thanks in large part to the support of generous donors such as the Annie E. … Continue reading AAJA Announces JCamp 2025 Cohort
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the 2025 cohort of AAJA’s VOICES, a premier multimedia journalism fellowship that supports college journalists through mentorship with industry professionals. This year’s cohort will be guided by a dynamic team of accomplished editors and newsroom leaders. For over 30 years, the VOICES program has provided student … Continue reading Congratulations to AAJA’s 2025 VOICES fellows and editors
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is proud to announce the recipients of our Fall/Winter 2025 scholarships, fellowships, and internships. These opportunities support students and emerging journalists by providing hands-on experience and financial support as they pursue careers in journalism and media. Thank you to our judges and sponsors. White House Correspondents’ Association This scholarship … Continue reading Announcing AAJA’s 2025 Fall/Winter Scholarship, Internship, and Fellowship Recipients
