Announcing our 2022 National Convention, July 27-30, in Los Angeles


A reunion & homecoming in Los Angeles Please save the dates July 27-30, 2022 for our first in-person AAJA convention since 2019, taking place at the Sheraton Universal Hotel. An AAJA Homecoming in Los Angeles  We are excited to announce that we are coming home to Los Angeles, the city of our founding in 1981. … Continue reading Announcing our 2022 National Convention, July 27-30, in Los Angeles

AAJA and White House Correspondents’ Association Announce Second Year of Joint Scholarship


  AAJA and the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) are proud to offer this joint scholarship to foster the next generation of journalists for the second year in a row. Candidates will be judged on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated academic ability, commitment to the field of journalism, and an awareness of AAPI issues. … Continue reading AAJA and White House Correspondents’ Association Announce Second Year of Joint Scholarship

AAJA announces call for Awards Judges


Apply to judge AAJA Awards The Asian American Journalists Association is recruiting judges for the AAJA Journalism Excellence Awards. A diverse set of experienced journalists and editors will be appointed to review entries and select finalists and winners for works published in 2020 and 2021. Awards submissions will open in January 2022 and the judging process … Continue reading AAJA announces call for Awards Judges

AAJA launches new publication, AAJA Defined


The blog aims to explore and celebrate what defines rising and established AAPI journalists. The Asian American Journalists Association is excited to announce our new blog, AAJA Defined, a platform dedicated to uplifting the stories of our #AAJAFamily and empowering them to continuously define and redefine themselves.  Defined officially launches today, October 29, beginning with … Continue reading AAJA launches new publication, AAJA Defined

Mental Wellness Resources


A non-comprehensive list of mental wellness resources for AAPI and journalists, including research, training programs, and culturally competent coverage. Updated as of 2024. Mental Wellness Resources for AAPI journalists GENERAL RESOURCES AAPI Mental Health Asian American Psychological Association – AAPA: AAPA advocates on behalf of Asian Americans with regards to Asian American psychology and mental … Continue reading Mental Wellness Resources