Category: Statement

News networks need more presidential debate moderators who reflect America’s diversity

The presidential and vice presidential debates of 2024 feature only one journalist of color among six moderators, a failure of leadership that network news still has time to address. Network news organizations have unprecedented scope to shape these debates, after both campaigns decided to bypass the Commission on Presidential Debates. Despite having talented, expert journalists … Continue reading News networks need more presidential debate moderators who reflect America’s diversity

At #AAJA24, inspiration, connections and reunions abound

Close to 1,500 Asian American Journalism Association members descended on Austin for AAJA’s 2024 National Convention, where they explored everything from covering the upcoming election to the ethics of AI in journalism to the challenges of reporting on growing Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in Texas. The AAJA convention barely affected the sun-baked streets … Continue reading At #AAJA24, inspiration, connections and reunions abound

AAJA announces Simon and June Li Leadership Transformation Fellowship

Fellowship to accelerate AAPI journalists’ executive paths & increase ELP accessibility to AAJA leaders The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is pleased to announce the Simon and June Li Leadership Transformation Fellowship, a groundbreaking fellowship program that supports the best and the brightest Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) journalists to accelerate their media leadership … Continue reading AAJA announces Simon and June Li Leadership Transformation Fellowship

“Incarceration” not “internment” – AAJA launches new style guide

The AAJA Style Guide is dedicated to the memory of Los Angeles Times Assistant Managing Editor Henry Furhmann, who mentored many AAJA journalists and ensured “Asian American” was not divided by a hyphen The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce our revised Style Guide. The guide will be unveiled during AAJA’s national convention … Continue reading “Incarceration” not “internment” – AAJA launches new style guide

AAJA joins AAJA-Asia chapter’s statement on HKJA Chairperson Selina Cheng’s Dismissal

The Asian American Journalists Association joins our Asia chapter in supporting HKJA Chairperson Selina Cheng after her dismissal from The Wall Street Journal. Read their full statement below.  The Asian American Journalists Association’s Asia Chapter stands in support of Selina Cheng, a former Wall Street Journal reporter in the Hong Kong Bureau who was recently … Continue reading AAJA joins AAJA-Asia chapter’s statement on HKJA Chairperson Selina Cheng’s Dismissal

AAJA urges caution after NY Post inaccurately reports ethnicity of person behind Trump assassination attempt

The Asian American Journalists Association urges all newsrooms to exercise caution in identifying the race or ethnicity of crime suspects, particularly after the New York Post inaccurately reported that a “Chinese man” was responsible for the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.  On July 13, The New York Post published an article that said … Continue reading AAJA urges caution after NY Post inaccurately reports ethnicity of person behind Trump assassination attempt

In key election year, newsrooms have opportunity to grow trust with AAPI audiences

AAJA Research Roundtable Highlights AAPIs As Audiences, Consumers And Voters Who View News As Crucial To Democracy, Despite Low Trust In News; Confirms The Structural Barriers To Diversifying Newsroom Leadership And Coverage Two new research reports produced by the Asian American Journalists Association and its partners give a granular look into the evolving news consumption … Continue reading In key election year, newsrooms have opportunity to grow trust with AAPI audiences

AAJA joins 40+ organizations in demanding end to pursuit of criminal charges against journalist Carlos Sanchez

As advocates for journalists and the First Amendment rights of a free press, we demand that Texas law enforcement authorities end their misguided pursuit of criminal charges against photojournalist Carlos Sanchez, who was arrested while covering protests at the University of Texas at Austin. In leveling an unwarranted charge of assault against a journalist who … Continue reading AAJA joins 40+ organizations in demanding end to pursuit of criminal charges against journalist Carlos Sanchez

AAJA offers resources to journalists affected by layoffs

The AAJA Board of Directors and our headquarters are saddened to learn about the layoffs last week at the Los Angeles Times, TIME and Business Insider, and offer our organization as a resource for those who have lost their jobs. The devastating news at these publications comes amid cuts to newsrooms across the country, including … Continue reading AAJA offers resources to journalists affected by layoffs

Journalism diversity leaders meet to support one another’s work

The leaders of six national organizations advancing diversity in journalism gathered recently in Chicago for leadership training, organizational development, and to ensure stronger cooperation in the future, in order to better serve their communities and increase their collective impact in supporting multicultural democracy. Board members and staff of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), Indigenous … Continue reading Journalism diversity leaders meet to support one another’s work