Press Release, Asian American Journalists Association

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

AAJA announces the Yasutsune “Tony” Hirashiki Scholarship Fund

Scholarship to honor a legendary AAPI journalist and support intergenerational mentorship across ELP and VOICES The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is proud to announce the launch of the Yasutsune “Tony” Hirashiki Scholarship Fund. This annual intergenerational scholarship supports journalists at different stages of their careers, with one award covering tuition and a small stipend … Continue reading AAJA announces the Yasutsune “Tony” Hirashiki Scholarship Fund

AAJA book highlights the intersections of AAPI journalists and history

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is proud to announce the publication of “Intersections: A Journalistic History of Asian Pacific America,” in partnership with UCLA’s Asian American Studies Center (AASC). The book chronicles AAPI history through pivotal events where AAPI journalists and AAJA members played crucial roles, often being the first to speak out. Chapters … Continue reading AAJA book highlights the intersections of AAPI journalists and history

AAJA statement on MSNBC’s cancellation of The Katie Phang Show and Alex Wagner Tonight

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is deeply concerned about MSNBC’s recent cancellation of The Katie Phang Show and Alex Wagner Tonight, two of the few national news programs anchored by Asian Americans. This decision represents a step backward in an industry that still struggles with equitable representation. AAJA leaders met with NBCUniversal executives on … Continue reading AAJA statement on MSNBC’s cancellation of The Katie Phang Show and Alex Wagner Tonight

AAJA awards its first Simon and June Li Leadership Transformation Fellowship cohort of Spring 2025

Three leaders participate in prestigious programs with AAJA funding support The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is thrilled to announce the first cohort of its Simon and June Li Leadership Transformation Fellowship, a unique program that supports the best and the brightest Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) journalists to accelerate their media leadership and … Continue reading AAJA awards its first Simon and June Li Leadership Transformation Fellowship cohort of Spring 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