Category: Press Release

ʻAhahui Haku Moʻolelo (Hawaiian Journalists Association) and AAJA-Hawaiʻi encourage sensitivity and precision in reporting on the devastating Lāhainā wildfire

ʻAhahui Haku Moʻolelo (Hawaiian Journalists Association) and the Hawaiʻi chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association express our condolences and thoughts for the lives lost and homes destroyed by this wildfire. We urge journalists to exercise sensitivity and due diligence when framing their stories on the devastating Lāhainā wildfire.  The wildfire is the deadliest U.S. … Continue reading ʻAhahui Haku Moʻolelo (Hawaiian Journalists Association) and AAJA-Hawaiʻi encourage sensitivity and precision in reporting on the devastating Lāhainā wildfire

Asian American Journalists Find Power in One Another at AAJA23

DC morning fun run. Photo: AAJA DC Chapter

The Asian American Journalists Association annual convention brought together more than 1,500 people in Washington, DC, in July, for programming, training, and social events that underlined how much Asian American and Pacific Islander journalists contribute to the field, their communities, and the nation’s multicultural democracy. With the theme of “Building Our Collective Power,” AAJA23 was … Continue reading Asian American Journalists Find Power in One Another at AAJA23

AAJA Announces 2023 Community Awards

The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the winners of our 2023 Community Awards, which honor members and organizations championing the spirit of community through their leadership, mentoring, civic engagement, and impact. The Community Awards winners were honored at the #AAJA23 Convention’s closing gala, alongside our Journalism Excellence Award winners, who produced exceptional … Continue reading AAJA Announces 2023 Community Awards

AAJA Condemns Harassment of Sabrina Siddiqui over Questioning of India PM Modi

WASHINGTON, D.C.— As the board of directors of the Asian American Journalists Association, we condemn the harassment targeted at Sabrina Siddiqui, the Wall Street Journal Correspondent who asked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about his human-rights record at a White House press conference. Since the press conference, she has been the target of online attacks, … Continue reading AAJA Condemns Harassment of Sabrina Siddiqui over Questioning of India PM Modi

AAPI Heritage Month: A Message from AAJA President Nicole Dungca

 From far left, AAJA President Nicole Dungca, Joy Moh (The Asian American Foundation), Prisca Bae (TAAF), Annie Wu Henry (Enfranchisement), Weijia Jiang (CBS), Jose Antonio Vargas (Define American), Madalene Mielke (Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies), Brad Jenkins (Enfranchisement), Naomi Tacuyan Underwood (AAJA Executive Director) and Richard Lui (MSNBC) at the inaugural AAPI White House Correspondents Brunch on Saturday, April 29. Photo courtesy … Continue reading AAPI Heritage Month: A Message from AAJA President Nicole Dungca

2023 Journalism Excellence Awards Highlight Impact and Value of AAJA Journalists

The Asian American Journalists Association concluded today the month-long rollout of the 2023 AAJA Journalism Excellence Awards, which celebrated outstanding work published by AAJA members during the 2022 calendar year. The awards highlight both the impact of AAJA members’ journalism and the value of the cultural competency AAJA members bring to their work, telling stories … Continue reading 2023 Journalism Excellence Awards Highlight Impact and Value of AAJA Journalists

AAJA Announces VOICES Cohort, Leadership for 2023 Program

The Asian American Journalists Association is pleased to announce the 2023 cohort of AAJA VOICES, a multimedia journalism fellowship that accelerates the skills of college journalists by pairing them with professional mentors. AAJA is also pleased to introduce the 2023 VOICES leadership team, all highly accomplished journalists, two of them VOICES alumni. The signature AAJA … Continue reading AAJA Announces VOICES Cohort, Leadership for 2023 Program

AAJA and CalMatters’ Inaugural JCal Program Selects 23 California High School Students

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and CalMatters are excited to announce the inaugural cohort of 23 California high school students for their JCal 2023 program.  The all-inclusive journalism program will take place June 20 to June 24 at the CalMatters newsroom in Sacramento. Over the course of the five days, students will participate in … Continue reading AAJA and CalMatters’ Inaugural JCal Program Selects 23 California High School Students

AAJA Selects JCamp 2023 Cohort

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is thrilled to announce its JCamp 2023 cohort. This year’s group of 30 talented high school students was selected from a pool of more than 450 applicants – a record high – in this year’s cycle. JCamp 2023 will take place from July 15-21 at American … Continue reading AAJA Selects JCamp 2023 Cohort

Announcing AAJA’s 2023 U.S. Executive Leadership Program Cohort

The Asian American Journalists Association is pleased to announce our 2023 U.S. Executive Leadership Program (ELP) cohort. After careful consideration, 13 mid-career journalists were selected to be part of this signature program. Through in-person and virtual sessions, they’ll level up their management, leadership and professional development skills over the upcoming months. Their in-person closing session … Continue reading Announcing AAJA’s 2023 U.S. Executive Leadership Program Cohort