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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
August 26, 2024
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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
August 16, 2024
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AAJA honors barrier-breaking broadcaster Connie Chung for lifetime achievement
AUSTIN, Texas – The Asian American Journalists Association honored network broadcasters Connie Chung and Juju Chang and Sympathizer author Viet Thanh Nguyen with prestigious awards at the 2024 AAJA National
August 13, 2024
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Latest Guidance
“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
August 7, 2024
AAJA Reissues Guidance on Covering Violence in Asian American Communities Following Mass Shooting in Allen, Texas
A mass shooting in Allen, Texas, on May 6, 2023 left eight individuals dead and at least seven injured. Of the eight victims, four were of Asian descent. As newsrooms
May 9, 2023
Updated Statement: AAJA’s Guidance on Covering Violence in Asian American communities, following multiple mass shootings in California.
January 25, 2023 In the wake of the shooting in Half Moon Bay, AAJA urges newsrooms to responsibly and fairly cover the Asian American communities that have been affected. The
January 22, 2023
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Latest Resources
“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
August 7, 2024
AAJA Relaunches AAJA Studio: An AAPI Speakers Database
After its pilot in 2020, AAJA is proud to relaunch AAJA Studio, our AAPI speakers bureau that brings the perspectives and expertise of AAPIs to the forefront of newsrooms, storytelling and representation.
June 2, 2022
AAJA Announces Updated Guidance on Coverage of Anti-AAPI Violence
On the start of AAPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, the Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the expansion of our mental wellness offerings to our membership with support from Panda Express and others.
March 10, 2022