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 … Continue reading AAJA announces Simon and June Li Leadership Transformation Fellowship

“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 … Continue reading “Incarceration” not “internment” – AAJA launches new style guide

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 … Continue reading AAJA urges caution after NY Post inaccurately reports ethnicity of person behind Trump assassination attempt

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 … Continue reading JCal, AAJA and CalMatters’ Program for California High School Students, Selects 22 Students for 2024 Cohort

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 … Continue reading In key election year, newsrooms have opportunity to grow trust with AAPI audiences

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 … Continue reading AAJA joins 40+ organizations in demanding end to pursuit of criminal charges against journalist Carlos Sanchez

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, … Continue reading Apply for JCal, AAJA and CalMatters’ program for California high school students