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Make 2025 the year you step into your leadership, with new support from AAJA
Rising newsroom leaders: You can make 2025 the year you step fully into your leadership, with new support from the Asian American Journalists Association for
September 24, 2024
Career Resources
IJA-AAJA Pacific Islander Journalism Scholarship 2024 recipients announced
The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) and the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Pacific Islander Task Force are pleased to announce the third annual recipients of
September 9, 2024
News/PR/Statements
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
August 26, 2024
News/PR/Statements
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
August 16, 2024
News
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
August 13, 2024
News
AAJA Announces 2025-2026 Elections Results
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the 2024 election results for 2025-2026 officers: President: Nicole Dungca Vice President of Civic Engagement: Marian
August 13, 2024
News
At every step of my career, AAJA has been there
AAJA has launched its Futures Fund campaign, which will ensure the longevity of the association. To learn more or make a donation, click here. By
August 10, 2024
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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
August 8, 2024
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
August 7, 2024
News
AAJA Announces JCamp 2024 Cohort
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is excited to announce its 2024 JCamp cohort. JCamp 2024 is taking place from Aug. 3-9 in Austin, Texas.
August 5, 2024
News/PR/Statements
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
July 29, 2024
Career Resources
Announcing AAJA’s 2024 Scholarship, Internship, Grant and Fellowship Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce our 2024 scholarship, internship, grant and fellowship winners. This year’s recipients were chosen from a competitive
July 19, 2024
News/PR/Statements
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
July 17, 2024
News
Asian American Journalists Association Announces 2024 Awards Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Journalism Excellence Awards, recognizing excellence in journalism by Asian American
May 29, 2024
News
JCal, AAJA and CalMatters’ Program for California High School Students, Selects 22 Students for 2024 Cohort
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and CalMatters are thrilled to announce the 2024 cohort of JCal, a program for California high school students to
May 14, 2024
News/PR/Statements
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
May 9, 2024
News/PR/Statements
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
May 2, 2024
News
AAJA Announces VOICES Cohort, Leadership for 2024 Program
The Asian American Journalists Association is excited to announce the 2024 cohort of AAJA VOICES, a multimedia journalism fellowship that accelerates the skills of college
April 17, 2024
News
Announcing AAJA’s 2024 U.S. Executive Leadership Program Cohort
The Asian American Journalists Association is excited to introduce the 2024 U.S. Executive Leadership Program (ELP) cohort. This year, 15 leaders will meet over the
March 19, 2024
News
Apply for JCal, AAJA and CalMatters’ program for California high school students
Join the 2024 cohort, applications due Wednesday, Feb. 28 The Asian American Journalists Association is excited to announce our second year of JCal, a program
February 1, 2024