A list of resources for journalists covering the U.S. election and the inauguration.
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 Scholarship. RECIPIENTS: Mele Fangu and Jasmine Stole Weiss Mele Fangu (she/her) is a Pacific Islander sports journalist of Tongan descent based in Utah. She recently … Continue reading IJA-AAJA Pacific Islander Journalism Scholarship 2024 recipients announced
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 news organizations have unprecedented scope to shape these debates, after both campaigns decided to bypass the Commission on Presidential Debates. Despite having talented, expert journalists … Continue reading News networks need more presidential debate moderators who reflect America’s diversity
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 Convention. AAJA’s Community Awards presentation capped the Aug. 7-10 convention in Austin, Texas. The awards honor leadership and civic engagement within AAJA and the broader … Continue reading AAJA honors barrier-breaking broadcaster Connie Chung for lifetime achievement
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 Finance: Chris Nguyen We can’t wait to see what Nicole Dungca and Marian C. Liu bring to another year in their positions. We’re excited to … Continue reading AAJA Announces 2025-2026 Elections Results
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 attend the camp at no cost to their families, thanks in large part to the support of generous donors such as the Annie E. Casey … Continue reading AAJA Announces JCamp 2024 Cohort
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 American Journalists Association’s Asia Chapter stands in support of Selina Cheng, a former Wall Street Journal reporter in the Hong Kong Bureau who was recently … Continue reading AAJA joins AAJA-Asia chapter’s statement on HKJA Chairperson Selina Cheng’s Dismissal
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 who have demonstrated passion and expertise in different areas of journalism. AAJA annually offers up to $20,000 in scholarships and grants to journalism students. Thank you to … Continue reading Announcing AAJA’s 2024 Scholarship, Internship, Grant and Fellowship Recipients
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 in Written Reporting, News Jeong Park, Anh Do, Debbie Truong, Cindy Chang, Summer Lin and team, Monterey Park Shooting series (1/2/3), Los Angeles Times This … Continue reading Asian American Journalists Association Announces 2024 Awards Recipients
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 professional editors. This year’s VOICES cohort will be led by a highly accomplished group of journalism professionals. AAJA’s VOICES program has offered student journalists a … Continue reading AAJA Announces VOICES Cohort, Leadership for 2024 Program