AAJA Seeks New Officers for 2021-2022


AAJA will be seeking a slate of new officers for the 2021-2022 term. We will be electing a President, a Vice President of Finance, and a Vice President of Civic Engagement. Nominations are due no later than Monday July 20, no later than 8 p.m. ET. Electronic voting will begin Wednesday, July 22, with the final results announced at AAJA Fest. Candidates for national office can be nominated by any full member in good standing.

AAJA National Board’s Message To Members On Allyship For Our Black Colleagues


The Asian American Journalists Association stands in solidarity with our black colleagues during this challenging time. Just as we stand up to racism against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, we stand up to racism against the black community, including the targeted and violent actions toward journalists of color during the protests of the last week. … Continue reading AAJA National Board’s Message To Members On Allyship For Our Black Colleagues

AAJA Joins Press Freedom Groups In Calling For Journalists Rights and Safety


The Asian American Journalists Association joins press freedom groups calling for journalists’ rights and safety in light of incidents related to nationwide protests. Over the past two days, AAJA signed on to letters led by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the National Press Club calling for full protection of journalists as … Continue reading AAJA Joins Press Freedom Groups In Calling For Journalists Rights and Safety

2020 National Convention Update


We’re excited to provide you with updates about #AAJA20 soon! Until then, we’re taking down our registration website so you don’t have to worry about meeting any deadlines. We’re working hard to ensure that what we are planning for the rest of 2020 is inclusive, productive, and most of all, community-building for our #AAJAfamily. #AAJA20 will look different this year. If … Continue reading 2020 National Convention Update

Lisa Vogl On Why Muslims Need To Understand Domestic Abuse


This Muslim.co feature is in partnership with Asian American Journalist Associations’ Muslim American Task Force  with the mission to uplift Muslim community members. Lisa Vogl is on the forefront of changing the game for Muslims. She is the co-founder of Verona Collection – the first modest clothing line to be sold at Macy’s and ASOS – is … Continue reading Lisa Vogl On Why Muslims Need To Understand Domestic Abuse