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Announcing AAJA’s 2025 Fall/Winter Scholarship, Internship, and Fellowship Recipients

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

Congratulations to AAJA’s 2025 U.S. Executive Leadership Program Cohort

The Asian American Journalists Association is pleased to announce the 30th cohort of the 2025 U.S. Executive Leadership Program (ELP). This year, 24 participants will take part in virtual and in-person training sessions, focused on strengthening their leadership and management skills. The program will conclude with a final session at the #AAJA25 convention in Seattle, … Continue reading Congratulations to AAJA’s 2025 U.S. Executive Leadership Program Cohort

Remembering trailblazing journalist and activist K.W. Lee (1928 – 2025)

The Asian American Journalists Association is deeply saddened by the passing of K.W. Lee, a beloved member of our AAJA family. He died peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 96. Our condolences go out to his family, friends, and all who were touched by his legacy. Known as the “Godfather of Asian … Continue reading Remembering trailblazing journalist and activist K.W. Lee (1928 – 2025)

This Lunar New Year, we’re grateful for our AAJA family

To our AAJA family, As this Year of the Wood Snake begins, I find myself profoundly grateful for our AAJA community. Across the world, our chapters are ringing in the Lunar New Year with parties, banquets, and brunches. Whether or not you grew up celebrating Lunar New Year in your household, AAJA has helped make … Continue reading This Lunar New Year, we’re grateful for our AAJA family

Apply for AAJA’s 2025 internships, scholarships and fellowships

Apply for Scholarship, Internship and Fellowship opportunities Featured image: Daniel Lam ‘22, Sejal Govindarao ‘24, and Juhi Doshi ‘23, 2022, 2023 and 2024 White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship recipients We’re excited to announce that AAJA’s 2025 scholarships, internships, and fellowships are now open! Explore the complete list of opportunities on our scholarships and internships page, … Continue reading Apply for AAJA’s 2025 internships, scholarships and fellowships

#AAJA25 updates: Submit pitches for Seattle and boost your leadership by joining the Programming Committee!

pitch speakers, programs, Join the Convention Planning Committee Happy New Year, #AAJAFamily! We’re so excited to gather in Seattle this summer – help make it our best convention yet by submitting your session ideas and joining our Convention Programming Committee. PITCH speakers and programs We’ll be gathering during a momentous year for our Seattle chapter … Continue reading #AAJA25 updates: Submit pitches for Seattle and boost your leadership by joining the Programming Committee!

AAJA’s 2025 Awards Open for Submissions

Celebrate #AAJAExcellence, SUBMIT your work or NOMINATE others for the Journalism Excellence and Community Awards The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is now accepting submissions and nominations for our 2025 Awards! Our Journalism Excellence Awards honor the best journalism by AAJA members in 2024, while our Community Awards aim to celebrate the outstanding contributions of … Continue reading AAJA’s 2025 Awards Open for Submissions

AAJA condemns racially-motivated attack on Colorado TV reporter Ja’Ronn Alex

December 30, 2024 – The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) strongly condemns the harassment and physical assault on television news reporter Ja’Ronn Alex in Grand Junction, Colorado. Alex, of Pacific Islander descent, was verbally harassed and physically assaulted on December 18 by a man who reportedly said, “Are you even a U.S. citizen? This is … Continue reading AAJA condemns racially-motivated attack on Colorado TV reporter Ja’Ronn Alex

iHeartMedia should take action over LA radio host’s anti-Asian comments

Dec. 17, 2024 – The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and the AAJA-Los Angeles chapter called on iHeartMedia, the largest radio network in the country, to take action amid an apparent management failure at Southern California station KFI-AM 640, which is ignoring complaints about a pattern of anti-Asian rhetoric by longtime morning host Bill Handel. … Continue reading iHeartMedia should take action over LA radio host’s anti-Asian comments

AAJA’s Research: Measuring Progress for Change

By NAOMI TACUYAN UNDERWOOD “What gets measured gets managed.” Management expert Peter Drucker was referring to corporate strategy, but the same applies to social change. The Asian American Journalists Association has developed a robust research program for that very reason: As we push newsrooms to better reflect the communities they serve, measuring progress is essential. … Continue reading AAJA’s Research: Measuring Progress for Change