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News, Press Releases & 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. 15, 2022. ABC World News was covering a vigil for Christina Yuna Lee, a 35-year-old Asian American woman who was murdered in her home on … Continue reading AAJA Acknowledges ABC Apology for Misidentification of AAPI Women’s Names, Urges Caution in Coverage of Our Communities

Anh Gray and Isaac Easley Chosen as Deputy Directors of the 2022 VOICES Program

  Anh Gray and Isaac Easley have been selected as the two new deputy directors of the 2022 VOICES program. They will work alongside co-directors Farnoush Amiri and Maya Srikrishnan this summer to oversee the program. Deputy directors are new positions to the VOICES program. They provide administrative support, mentor students, facilitate training and networking … Continue reading Anh Gray and Isaac Easley Chosen as Deputy Directors of the 2022 VOICES Program

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 six-day multicultural journalism training program for high school students interested in pursuing journalism as a career. AAJA will select approximately 25 diverse high school students … Continue reading AAJA JCamp 2022 Will Be Hosted At USC

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 restructuring over the past year in the spirit of innovation and boldly moving forward. These awards will honor the best of journalism over the past … Continue reading Our new AAJA Journalism Excellence Awards celebrate innovation, community and excellence

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 and project work that begins in May and culminates at the AAJA 2022 Convention in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 27 to Saturday, July 30.  … Continue reading VOICES 2022 Opens Applications For Student Fellows and Editors

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 virtual last year, and we are currently planning to return in-person for 2022. We’re closely monitoring COVID-19 safety guidelines and are continuing to develop the … Continue reading Apply for JCamp 2022 by March 31

#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, and we want to get the community as involved as possible. Shape your upcoming experience by pitching ideas for the type of programming you’d like … Continue reading #AAJA22 Updates: What Do You Want To See At Our First In-Person Convention Since 2019?

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 for you.  To view all opportunities for internships, scholarships and fellowships, please visit our scholarships and internships page and read through carefully to ensure you … Continue reading AAJA Announces Launch of 2022-2023 Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships

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 the Catalyst program to better serve entrepreneurs of color as they confront new and ever-evolving challenges in the news, tech and business industries. We are … Continue reading AAJA Announces Search for 2022 AAJA Catalyst Co-Leads