Category: Statement

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

Remembering trailblazing journalist and activist K.W. Lee (1928 – 2025)

The Asian American Journalists Association is deeply saddened by the passing of K.W. Lee, a beloved member of our AAJA family. He died peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 96. Our condolences go out to his family, friends, and all who were touched by his legacy.  Known as the “Godfather of Asian … Continue reading Remembering trailblazing journalist and activist K.W. Lee (1928 – 2025)

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

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