News
April 12, 2021
Guidance
AAJA Pronunciation Guide for Asian Victims of Atlanta Shootings
AAJA has released a pronunciation guide for victims in the Atlanta spa shootings with Chinese-language and Korean-language names.
March 19, 2021
News
AAJA Encourages Newsrooms to Empower AAPI Journalists and Their Expertise
On behalf of our broadcast members nationwide, the Broadcast Advisory Council of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) urges newsrooms to empower their Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) journalists by recognizing both the unique value they bring to the coverage of the Atlanta shootings and the invisible labor they regularly take on, especially in newsrooms where they are severely underrepresented.
March 18, 2021
Guidance
AAJA Guidance on Atlanta Shootings & Anti-Asian Hate Incidents
The shootings in Atlanta on March 16 killed eight people. Six of the victims were identified as Asian and seven were women. At least four of those killed were of Korean descent. The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) urges newsrooms to take caution with language in news coverage that could fuel the hypersexualization of Asian women, which has been linked to violence and discrimination.
March 17, 2021
News
AAJA-HQ commends journalists who have championed coverage of AAPI experiences during this period of increased anti-Asian incidents
AAJA commends journalists who have championed coverage of our communities by pitching and advocating for the stories of our community to be told. We are thankful to AAPI journalists, who are often exposed to COVID-19 in order to provide news coverage, and affected by the compounding stressors of industry turmoil, life under COVID-19 and being subject to anti-Asian discrimination themselves. We are thankful that their journalism brings context and nuance to a topic that can be difficult to discuss.
March 16, 2021
News
AAJA calls on Condé Nast to ensure its commitment to Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and employees
In light of the controversy over past tweets of the incoming Teen Vogue editor in chief, the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and our Young Professionals Network call on Condé Nast to publicly, forcefully and concretely show its commitment to fair, accurate and comprehensive coverage of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, and to ensure a safe and inclusive workplace for its AAPI employees.
March 10, 2021
News
AAJA Announces New Scholarship in Partnership with the White House Correspondents’ Association
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) have partnered to create a new student opportunity for Asian American student journalists.
March 5, 2021
News
AAJA mourns loss of AAJA Chicago pioneer, David Ibata
It is with heavy hearts that the Asian American Journalists Association extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of David Ibata, a longtime and beloved member of our #AAJAFamily.
January 28, 2021
News
We’re revamping the way we do awards — join the 2021 Awards Committee
Join the Awards Committee to evaluate and update AAJA Awards and to guide 2021 awards selection and gala planning
January 28, 2021
News
We’re recruiting for AAJA’s 40th Anniversary Committee
As we look to the future, we embark on an anniversary project that honors our shared history and the role of our members in diversifying journalism and reinforce our mission by amplifying the work of AAJA through the years. More importantly, the work will center on why AAJA’s work and mission is just as crucial today and into the next forty years.
January 28, 2021
News
Corky Lee dies at 73; Legendary photographer & our friend
It is with heavy hearts that the Asian American Journalists Association extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Corky Lee, a longtime and beloved member of our #AAJAFamily.
January 28, 2021
News
AAJA-NBC News Summer Fellowship 2021
AAJA congratulates Sharon Pian Chan, Heidi Chang, Corinne Chin, Ramon Dompor and Lauren Frohne on newest achievements.
January 5, 2021
News
Sky Blossom Film on Millenial Caregivers to Premiere on November 11
WASHINGTON, DC — The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the world premiere of Sky Blossom: Diaries of the Next Greatest Generation on November 11,
December 8, 2020
News
AAJA Welcomes New Officers for 2021-2022 Term
AAJA is proud to welcome the new slate of officers for the 2021-2022 term!
August 17, 2020
News
AAJA Announces 2021-2022 National Officer Candidates
We are excited to announce the candidates for the positions of President, Vice President of Civic Engagement and Vice President of Finance for the 2021-2022. Electronic voting will begin Wednesday, July 22 at 5pm ET with the final results announced at the first ever virtual AAJA Fest.
July 22, 2020
News
AAJA Seeks New Officers for 2021-2022
AAJA will be seeking a slate of new officers for the 2021-2022 term. We will be electing a President, a Vice President of Finance, and a Vice President of Civic Engagement. Nominations are due no later than Monday July 20, no later than 8 p.m. ET. Electronic voting will begin Wednesday, July 22, with the final results announced at AAJA Fest. Candidates for national office can be nominated by any full member in good standing.
July 13, 2020
News
Pranav Iyer Wins 2020 ESPN – AAJA Sports Taskforce Internship
Announcement of Internship Recipient
June 18, 2020
News
2020 National Convention Update
We’re excited to provide you with updates about #AAJA20 soon! Until then, we’re taking down our registration website so you don’t have to worry about meeting any deadlines. We’re
May 27, 2020
News
Lisa Vogl On Why Muslims Need To Understand Domestic Abuse
This Muslim.co feature is in partnership with Asian American Journalist Associations’ Muslim American Task Force with the mission to uplift Muslim community members. Lisa Vogl
May 22, 2020
News
Sadaf Jaffer: Combatting Coronavirus and Crossing Unexpected Life Milestones
This Muslim.co feature is in partnership with Asian American Journalist Associations’ Muslim American Task Force with the mission to uplift Muslim community members. Sadaf
May 20, 2020
News
AAJA Announces Creation of Pacific Islander Task Force
AAJA announces the launch of AAJA Studio, a speakers bureau.
May 18, 2020
News
Google News Initiative and AAJA Training Series
Join AAJA NY Chapter President and journalism tools trainer Frank Bi for a series of hands-on workshops focused on free digital tools that you
May 15, 2020
News
AAJA Seeks Candidates for Revamped MediaWatch Committee
AAJA is seeking candidates to join its newly revamped MediaWatch committee. MediaWatch holds news organizations accountable to standards of accuracy and fairness in covering Asian
May 14, 2020
News
Meet Dilshad D. Ali, Journalist and Autism Activist
This Muslim.co feature is in partnership with Asian American Journalist Associations’ Muslim American Task Force with the mission to uplift Muslim community members. By Aishah Goumaneh Meet the journalist
May 13, 2020
News
Go to College, Strengthen Your Iman: Hatem Bazian and Zaytuna College
This feature is in partnership with Asian American Journalist Associations’ Muslim American Task Force with the mission to uplift Muslim community members. Hatem
May 11, 2020
News
Islamic Scholar Dalia Mogahed Wants You to Know That you are ‘Muslim Enough’
This Muslim.co feature is in partnership with Asian American Journalist Associations’ Muslim American Task Force with the mission to uplift Muslim community members. Islamic scholar and Muslim media
May 8, 2020
News
Defying the Norm, Again: Activist Qasim Rashid Runs For Congress
This Muslim.co feature is in partnership with Asian American Journalist Associations’ Muslim American Task Force with the mission to uplift Muslim community members. Earlier this year, human rights
May 6, 2020
News
‘Lean Into The Discomfort’: Activst Zahra Billoo Says Check Your Privilege, Focus on Your Faith
This Muslim.co feature is in partnership with Asian American Journalist Associations’ Muslim American Task Force with the mission to uplift Muslim community members. You may have seen
May 4, 2020
News
Roshan Fernandez Wins 2020 AL Young Sports Journalism Scholarship
The Asian American Journalists Association Sports Task Force is proud to announce Roshan Fernandez as the 2020 winner of the Al Young Sports Journalism Scholarship.
May 1, 2020
News
Define Your Decade: AARP Launches 2020 Census PSA Videos in 18 Asian Languages
The videos, now available in 18 Asian languages, encourage nationwide AAPI participation in the 2020 Census.
April 1, 2020
News
AAJA / Getty Images Inclusion Scholarship
Getty Images and AAJA are pleased to announce a new collaboration to award $10,000 to a university student focused on visual journalism.
March 16, 2020
News
Meet Your #AAJA20 Convention Programming Team + Last Call for Programming Pitches!
Jin Ding and Leezel Tanglao join AAJA as 2020 National Convention Programming Committee co-chairs.
February 18, 2020
News
AAJA Seeks Director of Programs and Partnerships
AAJA seeks a Director of Programs and Partnerships to lead the planning and execution of current and future programs to best meet AAJA’s mission.
February 5, 2020
News
AAJA-ASIA Welcomes its First Director of Asia Pacific
Gilles Demptos becomes the first Director of Asia Pacific for AAJA’s Asia Chapter.
February 5, 2020
News
Announcing the Catalyst 2020 Cohort, Program Leads, Coaches & Speakers
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) welcomes new fellows, program leads, coaches and speakers to Catalyst: Elevating Media Founders of Color entrepreneurship program
January 27, 2020
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January 6, 2020
News
Apply Today for JCamp 2020
Applications are open for JCamp, a six-day intensive, multicultural journalism training program for high school students. Students learn from professional journalists and get hands-on training in writing, reporting, photography, television and radio broadcasting, online media and data journalism.
January 6, 2020
News
Apply for Voices 2020
Apply to AAJA’s Voices Fellowship, where students spend the summer producing a long-form, in-depth news project and receive training from industry leaders.
January 6, 2020
News
Call for 2019 Affinity Group Applications
Applications are open for 2019 AAJA Affinity Groups
November 27, 2019
News
A Strength Supreme: When Stubborn Elders Resist Safety Concerns
Sarah Eden Wallace, winner of AAJA’s Caregiving Contest 2019, shares about her resilient mother and her journey with old age.
November 14, 2019
News
Taking Care of Our Tough Immigrant Moms Across Four Generations, Well, Trying To
Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, winner of AAJA’s Caregiving Contest, tells a heartwarming story of familial love across distance and generations.
November 14, 2019
News
My Resume Never Mentions I Was Daddy’s Caregiver
Caroline Cao has taken care of her ill father since she was fourteen. In her winning entry for AAJA Caregiving Contest, Cao shares her experience as a caregiver.
November 14, 2019
News
Congratulations to the 2019 Caregiving Contest Winners
AAJA announces winning entries of 2019 Caregiving Contest by Sarah Eden Wallace, Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, and Caroline Cao.
November 13, 2019
News
Career Spotlight: Wudan Yan
Tune in to our career spotlight conversation with Wudan Yan, independent journalist based in Seattle, led by AAJA Women & Non-Binary Voices co-director Shirley Qiu.
November 13, 2019
News
Apply for Catalyst 2020
Calling all aspiring media entrepreneurs and journalists! Applications are now open for Catalyst 2020, a three-day boot camp for founders of color who want to launch their own media products.
October 28, 2019
News
Career Spotlight: Corinne Chin
Join AAJA Women & Non-Binary Voices for our career spotlight conversation with Corinne Chin, Senior Video Journalist at the Seattle Times.
October 28, 2019
News
AAJA Catalyst Entrepreneurs Update
Past AAJA Catalyst Entrepreneurs share their successes after attending our bootcamp.
October 21, 2019
News
Career Spotlight: Laurel Chor
Join AAJA Women & Non-Binary Voices for our career spotlight conversation with Laurel Chor, an award-winning freelance journalist from Hong Kong.
October 15, 2019
News
Webinar: ProPublica’s New Collaborate Tool
ProPublica launches new tool Collaborate for managing crowdsourced and collaborative data projects.
October 8, 2019
News
Member News: September 2019 Roundup
Congratulations to our members Leezel Tanglao and Jeremy Chen!
October 2, 2019
News
Career Spotlight: Emma Carew Grovum
Join AAJA Women & Non-Binary Voices for our third career spotlight webinar featuring Emma Carew Grovum, a journalism and product consultant based in New York.
September 26, 2019
News
Webinar: ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network
ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network can help reporters tell important stories that they otherwise wouldn’t take. Find out more from ProPublica deputy managing editor Charles Ornstein and engagement reporter Beena Raghavendran.
September 25, 2019
News
A Message From Yung-AAJA Director Ben Pu
Director Ben Pu announces new leadership for Yung-AAJA.
August 30, 2019
News
Member News: July 2019 Roundup
AAJA congratulates Sharon Pian Chan, Heidi Chang, Corinne Chin, Ramon Dompor and Lauren Frohne on newest achievements.
August 22, 2019
News
AAJA Announces 2019 Award Winners
The 2019 AAJA National Journalism, Membership and Special Awards were announced during this year’s national convention in Atlanta. Congratulations to this year’s winners!
August 19, 2019
News
#AAJA18 Pre-Convention Hangout for First-Time Attendees
Join AAJA convention veterans Sharon Pian Chan, Natasha Chen and Pablo Iglesias for a live Google Hangout on Wednesday, July 18 from 5-6pm PT / 8-9pm ET and learn strategies for increasing your professional opportunities at #AAJA18. Whether you’re a student, mid-career or a seasoned journalist, don’t miss this chance to ask our experts how to make the most of your convention experience!
July 9, 2019
News
Asian American Originals: Juliana Reyes, Local Reporting Star
Juliana Reyes, reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer, discusses how her Asian American identity has impacted her work.
July 3, 2019
News
AAJA Announces 2020-2021 National Officers-Elect
Nicole Dungca, Shirley Qiu and Kris Vera-Phillips join AAJA as 2020-2021 National Offiers-Elect.
July 3, 2019
News
Member News: June 2019 Roundup
Featuring Talal Ansari (AAJA-New York), Venice Buhain (AAJA-Seattle) and Ben Pu (AAJA-New York).
June 26, 2019
News
Career Spotlight: Daniella Zalcman
Join AAJA Women & Non-Binary Voices on Thursday, June 20 at 1pm ET / 10am PT for our second session in the career spotlight series with a
May 29, 2019
News
AAJA Invites Creators of Color to Represent! at #AAJA19, Featuring Screening and Panel with George Takei
ATLANTA, Ga. — The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) will host an all-day training event for creators of color on Aug. 3, 2019, to increase
May 22, 2019
Asian American Originals: Catherine Cruz, Radio and Television Veteran
ASIAN AMERICAN ORIGINALS: CATHERINE CRUZ, RADIO AND TELEVISION VETERAN Catherine Cruz works for Hawaii Public Radio as a reporter and the host
May 15, 2019
Member News: March 2019 Roundup
Leezel Tanglao (AAJA-New York) has received a non-residential fellowship with the Reynolds Journalism Institute at the University of Missouri, Columbia for the 2019-2020 year. She is developing a tool
April 4, 2019
News
Member News: February 2019 Roundup
MEET THE STAFF FOR 2019 Voices has selected its 2019 staff for the upcoming AAJA National Convention in Atlanta, GA from July 31-August 4. These
March 1, 2019
News
Support AAJA Through Your Purchases on AmazonSmile
Looking for more ways to give back this season all while doing your holiday shopping? Want to give back to AAJA continuously throughout the year?
March 1, 2019
News
AAJA-Video Webinar: Instagram Video Programming
Instagram now has 1 billion monthly active users, with over 90% of them younger than 35. If you want to attract younger audiences understanding Instagram
February 28, 2019
News
Apply for Media Institute 2019
RAISE YOUR VOICE: SIGN UP FOR THE 2019 CKA MEDIA TRAINING The media needs more diverse sources. Are you one of them? Join the CKA
February 28, 2019
News
Member News: January 2019 Roundup
Lison Joseph (AAJA-Philadelphia) was recently recruited by The Philadelphia Inquirer to be their deputy business editor. He was hired from The Dallas Morning News where he was an assistant business editor,
February 5, 2019
News
Apply for Voices 2019
WASHINGTON, DC — The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the world premiere of Sky Blossom: Diaries of the Next Greatest Generation on November 11,
January 24, 2019
News
Apply for ELP 2019 Today
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2020 AAJA 2020 Awards Ceremony & End of Year Celebration Presented by Joie Chen, Pablo Iglesias, Michelle Ye He Lee,
January 15, 2019
News
Submit Your Work for the 2019 AAJA National Journalism and Special Awards
AAJA and SAJA urge newsrooms to be mindful in their language of Harris’ multifaceted racial identity and the ways she has described her own upbringing and background.
January 4, 2019
News
Apply Today for JCamp 2019
The Asian American Journalists Association joins our Asia Chapter (AAJA-Asia) in expressing serious concerns about the arrest of Haze Fan, a Chinese-national working for Bloomberg News
January 3, 2019
News
JCamp: The Teachers Edition
For the first time, the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is offering a new, one-day workshop based on JCamp, its long-running program for high-school journalists.
December 21, 2018
News
Member News: December 2018 Roundup
For the first time, the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is offering a new, one-day workshop based on JCamp, its long-running program for high-school journalists.
December 21, 2018
News
A Message from Outgoing AAJA President Yvonne Leow
The Asian American Journalists Association joins our Asia Chapter (AAJA-Asia) in expressing serious concerns about the arrest of Haze Fan, a Chinese-national working for Bloomberg News
December 20, 2018
News
Year in Review Google Hangout With Nielsen
The Asian American Journalists Association joins our Asia Chapter (AAJA-Asia) in expressing serious concerns about the arrest of Haze Fan, a Chinese-national working for Bloomberg News
December 7, 2018
Member News: November 2018 Roundup
Leezel Tanglao (AAJA-New York) has received a non-residential fellowship with the Reynolds Journalism Institute at the University of Missouri, Columbia for the 2019-2020 year. She is developing a tool
November 29, 2018
News
2018 Media Access Sacramento Workshop
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), with the support of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication in Portland, is hosting a free Media Access Workshop for organizations to learn about the most effective ways to build partnerships with local media organizations and get coverage.
November 13, 2018
News
Member News: October 2018 Roundup
AAJA congratulates Sharon Pian Chan, Heidi Chang, Corinne Chin, Ramon Dompor and Lauren Frohne on newest achievements.
October 30, 2018
News
Apply for the 2019 Dinah Eng Leadership Fellowship
AAJA congratulates Sharon Pian Chan, Heidi Chang, Corinne Chin, Ramon Dompor and Lauren Frohne on newest achievements.
October 30, 2018
News
Meet Your New Senior Vice President for 2019
AAJA congratulates Sharon Pian Chan, Heidi Chang, Corinne Chin, Ramon Dompor and Lauren Frohne on newest achievements.
October 30, 2018
News
Announcing the Catalyst Class of 2018
AAJA congratulates Sharon Pian Chan, Heidi Chang, Corinne Chin, Ramon Dompor and Lauren Frohne on newest achievements.
October 29, 2018
News
September 28, 2018
News
Diversity Groups Strongly Urge Newsrooms to Contribute to ASNE Survey
AAJA joins a coalition of minority journalism organizations in calling attention to the lack of participation in the American Society of News Editors’ (ASNE) annual diversity survey.
September 13, 2018
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September 5, 2018
News
9 Story Ideas About Eid Your Newsroom Can Do This Week
Eid al-Adha, which translates to festival of sacrifice, is the second and most important of two Islamic holidays. It marks the end of the annual hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which every able-bodied Muslim is required to make once in their lifetime. AAJA shares nine story ideas for reporting stories that reflect how those in your community celebrate.
August 20, 2018
News
2018 Media Access Portland Workshop
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), with the support of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication in Portland, is hosting a free Media Access Workshop for organizations to learn about the most effective ways to build partnerships with local media organizations and get coverage.
August 14, 2018
News
AARP Caregiving Contest: Your Family Caregiving Stories Inspire Us All
The AARP Caregiving Contest is open to journalists and media makers who wish to submit stories that capture the emotional, financial and personal impacts of caregiving through our cultural perspectives.
July 24, 2018
News
2018 Pre-Convention Google Hangout with SAG-AFTRA
The Asian American Journalists Association’s (AAJA) Small Market Broadcast Journalists Group (AASMBJ) will be hosting a pre-convention Live Google Hangout with SAG-AFTRA to answer questions.
June 28, 2018
News
Asian Pacific Heritage Month 2018: Who’s your #inspirasian?
For Asian Pacific Heritage Month 2018, AAJA is celebrating phenomenal Asian American journalists who continue to inspire the journalists of today.
May 3, 2018
News
The Latest from The CJ Project: The Border Patrol Files
AAJA highlights recent works by reporter Sarah Macaraeg for the CJ Project that look into abuses by the US Customs and Border Protection agency.
May 2, 2018
News
Apply for Media Institute 2018
AAJA opens applications for its Media Institute, a two-and-a-half-day workshop series focused on storytelling skills and sharing expertise with the media.
April 30, 2018
News
Meet the Staff for Voices 2018
Voices has selected its 2018 staff for the upcoming AAJA National Convention in Houston, TX from August 6-11. The mission of Voices is to advance career development for AAJA student journalists, as well as develop leadership and management talent for mid-career professional journalists.
April 25, 2018
News
Local Charities to Check Out During #AAJA18
AAJA’s 2018 National Convention convention co-chairs and Houston locals Michelle Choi and Pooja Lodhia name a few of the many community organizations making an impact in the Houston community to check out.
April 25, 2018
News
Meet the Voices Class of 2018
AAJA is excited to announce its Voices Class of 2018. Voices, a leadership and mentoring program that aims to increase diversity in journalism, is celebrating its 28th anniversary at the annual AAJA National Convention in Houston, August 8-11.
April 24, 2018
News
How I Got the Story: “Quantity of Care” by The Seattle Times
AAJA interviews The Seattle Times’ investigative reporter Mike Baker, who led the two-year investigation that culminated in their award-winning “Quantity of Care” series.
April 12, 2018