AAJA’s 2025 Awards Open for Submissions
Celebrate #AAJAExcellence, SUBMIT your work or NOMINATE others for the Journalism Excellence and Community Awards The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is now accepting submissions
AAJA condemns racially-motivated attack on Colorado TV reporter Ja’Ronn Alex
December 30, 2024 – The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) strongly condemns the harassment and physical assault on television news reporter Ja’Ronn Alex in Grand
iHeartMedia should take action over LA radio host’s anti-Asian comments
Dec. 17, 2024 – The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and the AAJA-Los Angeles chapter called on iHeartMedia, the largest radio network in the country,
AAJA’s Research: Measuring Progress for Change
By NAOMI TACUYAN UNDERWOOD “What gets measured gets managed.” Management expert Peter Drucker was referring to corporate strategy, but the same applies to social change.
AAJA Mentor Match Opens 2025 Cohort Applications
Apply to AAJA’s year-long mentorship program AAJA’s Mentor Match program returns in 2025, bringing together a new cohort of mentors and mentees. We look forward
Applications for JCamp 2025 are now open
Apply for AAJA’s AAJA’s national high school summer training program by January 31, 2025 Applications for JCamp 2025 are now open! This year’s program will
VOICES 2025 applications open for student fellows and editors
Apply to AAJA’s flagship summer program for college students Join AAJA’s 2025 VOICES cohort! Our multimedia journalism training fellowship is looking for undergraduate and graduate
Upholding Our Voices: AAJA Board of Directors and Executive Director Respond to the 2024 Presidential Election Results
A Message from AAJA’s Board of Directors and Executive Director Dear AAJA Community, As the presidential election results came in last week, we know that
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Three years after AAJA started focusing on journalists’ mental wellness, new resources are available but structural change is scarce
By Jin Ding and Naomi Tacuyan Underwood Three years ago, the Asian American Journalists Association launched a mental wellness program for members; this included a
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
AAJA offers resources to journalists affected by layoffs
The AAJA Board of Directors and our headquarters are saddened to learn about the layoffs last week at the Los Angeles Times, TIME and Business
VOICES 2024 applications open for student fellows and editors
Apply to AAJA’s flagship summer program for college students Join AAJA’s 2024 VOICES cohort! Our multimedia journalism training fellowship is for college and graduate students.
#AAJA24 Updates: Pitch form open, join the Programming Committee!
Join the Convention Planning Committee, pitch speakers, programs AAJA Family, we know it’s early in the year, but we’re already excited for #AAJA24 in
Applications for JCamp 2024 are now open
Apply for AAJA’s AAJA’s national high school summer training program by March 1, 2024 Applications for JCamp 2024 are now open! This year’s program will
Nominations Now Open for the AAJA 2024 Awards
Honor #AAJAExcellence and submit work or nominate for Journalism Excellence and Community Awards The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is now accepting submissions and nominations
AAJA Mentor Match Opens 2024 Cohort Applications
AAJA Mentor Match Opens Cohort Applications AAJA’s Mentor Match program will return in 2024 with a new cohort of mentors and mentees. We’re excited to
AAJA Announces Launch of 2024 Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships
Apply for SCHOLARSHIP, INTERNSHIP and fellowship opportunities We’re excited to announce AAJA’s 2024 scholarships, internships and fellowships! Discover the full range of opportunities on our
2024 AAJA Convention to be held Aug. 7-11, 2024 at the Hilton Austin
We’re heading to Austin, Texas for #AAJA24! Mark your calendars: The Asian American Journalists Association’s 2024 annual convention, AAJA24, will be held Aug. 7-11 in
Journalism diversity leaders meet to support one another’s work
The leaders of six national organizations advancing diversity in journalism gathered recently in Chicago for leadership training, organizational development, and to ensure stronger cooperation in
Announcing AAJA’s 2023 Scholarship, Internship and Fellowship Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce our 2023 scholarship, internship, grant and fellowship winners. This year’s recipients were chosen from a competitive
AAJA stands with Flatwater Free Press journalist Yanqi Xu, who was the target of comments about her nationality
The Asian American Journalists Association stands with Yanqi Xu, the Flatwater Free Press journalist who was the target of remarks that attempted to dismiss her
Press Forward Must Ensure Equitable Distribution of Resources So Underrepresented Voices are Heard and Supported
Today, AAJA joins a coalition of diversity organizations to call for prioritized diversity in the recently announced Press Forward efforts. Read the open letter below: For
AAJA Pacific Islander Task Force Announces 2023 IJA-AAJA Journalism Scholarship Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association Pacific Islander Task Force and the Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) are excited to announce the recipients of the second annual
ʻAhahui Haku Moʻolelo (Hawaiian Journalists Association) and AAJA-Hawaiʻi encourage sensitivity and precision in reporting on the devastating Lāhainā wildfire
ʻAhahui Haku Moʻolelo (Hawaiian Journalists Association) and the Hawaiʻi chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association express our condolences and thoughts for the lives lost
Asian American Journalists Find Power in One Another at AAJA23
The Asian American Journalists Association annual convention brought together more than 1,500 people in Washington, DC, in July, for programming, training, and social events that
AAJA Announces 2023 Community Awards
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the winners of our 2023 Community Awards, which honor members and organizations championing the spirit of
AAJA Condemns Harassment of Sabrina Siddiqui over Questioning of India PM Modi
WASHINGTON, D.C.— As the board of directors of the Asian American Journalists Association, we condemn the harassment targeted at Sabrina Siddiqui, the Wall Street Journal
AAPI Heritage Month: A Message from AAJA President Nicole Dungca
From far left, AAJA President Nicole Dungca, Joy Moh (The Asian American Foundation), Prisca Bae (TAAF), Annie Wu Henry (Enfranchisement), Weijia Jiang (CBS), Jose Antonio Vargas (Define American), Madalene Mielke (Asian
2023 Journalism Excellence Awards Highlight Impact and Value of AAJA Journalists
The Asian American Journalists Association concluded today the month-long rollout of the 2023 AAJA Journalism Excellence Awards, which celebrated outstanding work published by AAJA members
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
AAJA Announces VOICES Cohort, Leadership for 2023 Program
The Asian American Journalists Association is pleased to announce the 2023 cohort of AAJA VOICES, a multimedia journalism fellowship that accelerates the skills of college
AAJA and CalMatters’ Inaugural JCal Program Selects 23 California High School Students
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and CalMatters are excited to announce the inaugural cohort of 23 California high school students for their JCal 2023
AAJA Selects JCamp 2023 Cohort
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is thrilled to announce its JCamp 2023 cohort. This year’s group of 30 talented high school
Announcing AAJA’s 2023 U.S. Executive Leadership Program Cohort
The Asian American Journalists Association is pleased to announce our 2023 U.S. Executive Leadership Program (ELP) cohort. After careful consideration, 13 mid-career journalists were selected
AAJA Selects Juhi Doshi as Recipient of AAJA/White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce Juhi Doshi as the 2023 winner of the joint AAJA/White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship. After careful
Pacific Islander Task Force Opens 2023 NAJA-AAJA Journalism Scholarship
The Asian American Journalists Association Pacific Islander Task Force is excited to open applications for the 2023 Pacific Islander journalism scholarship. The task force created
VOICES 2023 Applications Open For Student Fellows and Editors
Apply to AAJA’s flagship summer program for college students AAJA’s VOICES program returns for 2023 with a new emphasis on cultivating community and leadership skills
AAJA Mourns the Loss of Two Community Members Associated with the LA Times: Randy Hagihara, Retired Editor, and Gregory Yee, Breaking News Reporter
The Asian American Journalists Association is saddened to hear of the deaths of Randy Hagihara, a veteran journalist, retired editor at The Los Angeles Times
#AAJA23 Updates: Share your ideas for our upcoming Washington, D.C. convention!
Join the Convention Planning Committee, pitch speakers, programs AAJA Family, we can’t wait to see you all back in the nation’s capital this summer! As
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
AAJA’s 2023 Journalism Excellence Awards Are Now Open
Submit your work produced last year by FEBRUARY 28 The Asian American Journalists Association’s 2023 Journalism Excellence Awards are open for submissions. These awards will honor
JCamp 2023 Applications Now Open
AAJA JCamp 2023 to be Hosted by American University WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Asian American Journalists Association announces a partnership with American University in Washington
Nominations Now Open for the AAJA 2023 Community Awards
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is now accepting nominations for our 2023 Community Awards! The Community Awards seek to honor the best of AAJA
Announcing JCal, AAJA’s New Program in Partnership with CalMatters
APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM BY FEB. 1, 2023 The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce JCal, a new program for high school students,
AAJA Announces Launch of 2023 Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships
Apply for internship, scholarship and fellowship opportunities We’re excited to officially launch the AAJA’s scholarships, internships and fellowships for 2023 today! To view all opportunities
AAJA Joins SAJA in Remembering Neema Roshania Patel, Editor at The Washington Post
Roshania Patel was committed to amplifying voices and stories of people of color The Asian American Journalists Association joins the South Asian Journalists Association in
AAJA and MVJ Urge Newsrooms to Avoid Using the Word “Kamikaze” in Ukraine Coverage
The Asian American Journalists Association and Military Veterans in Journalism urge newsrooms to refrain from use of the Japanese word “kamikaze” to describe the self-detonating
The Asian American Journalists Association and The Very Asian Foundation Launch #VeryAAJA Fundraiser
All proceeds will go towards AAJA and The Very Asian Foundation – DONATE HERE! The Asian American Journalists Association and The Very Asian Foundation, founded
Asian American Journalists Association Honors Henry Fuhrmann with the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is honored to award Henry Fuhrmann, long-time Los Angeles Times copy editor and AAJA member, with the 2023 AAJA
Henry Fuhrmann dies at 65; tenacious editor and our dear friend
It is with heavy hearts that the Asian American Journalists Association extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Henry Fuhrmann, a long-time
AAJA Pacific Islander Task Force Announces NAJA-AAJA Journalism Scholarship Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association Pacific Islander Task Force is excited to announce the recipients of the first annual NAJA-AAJA Pacific Islander Journalism Scholarship in
NAHJ, AAJA and NABJ Condemn Racial Disparities in NYT Performance Reviews
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Washington, D.C.) – The National Association of Hispanic Journalists, the Asian American Journalists Association and the National Association of Black Journalists are
AAJA Announces 2023-2024 Elections Results
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the 2022 election results for 2023-2024 officers: President: Nicole Dungca Vice President of Finance: Jin K.
AAJA Announces 2022 Community Awards Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the winners of our 2022 Community Awards, after restructuring over the past year in the spirit
AAJA Announces 2022 Journalism Excellence Awards
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the winners of our 2022 Journalism Excellence Awards. Our Awards Program underwent restructuring over the past
AAJA Announces 2021-2022 Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the 2022 scholarship and internship winners. After careful consideration, winners were selected from a pool of
AAJA and AAJA-Asia Condemn Maria Ressa’s Appeal Denial
We join our Asia chapter IN expressING our grave concern over the denial and convictions for cyberlibel The Asian American Journalists Association joins our Asia
AAJA Announces Rebecca Chen as 2022 AAJA x Yahoo Multimedia Journalism Fellow
The Asian American Journalists Association and Yahoo are proud to announce the recipient of this year’s AAJA x Yahoo Multimedia Journalism Fellowship: Rebecca Chen. The
AAJA Commemorates 40 Years Since the Murder of Vincent Chin and Honors Our Vincent Chin Memorial Scholarship Recipients
Meet Abigail Lee and celebrate past recipients, donate to our scholarship fund As the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) reflects on the 40th anniversary of
AAJA Launches 2022 Community Awards; Call for Nominations Closes June 30
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is excited to launch our 2022 Community Awards! The Community Awards seek to honor the best of AAJA and
AAJA Announces 2022 Internship and Fellowship Recipients with NBC News, ABC News and ESPN
The Asian American Journalists Association is thrilled to announce internship and fellowship recipients with several organizations that we are proud to partner with on opportunities
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.
AAJA Announces 2022 Facebook Journalism Project Scholarship and CIC/Anna Chennault Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the five recipients of this year’s Facebook Journalism Project Scholarship: Angelique Chen, Sriharsha Devulapalli, Minju Kim, Mingson
Student Leaders Selected for JCamp 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) has selected 25 talented students from high schools across the U.S. to participate in JCamp 2022.
AAJA VOICES Announces 2022 Students and Editors
After a competitive application process, AAJA is proud to announce the students and mentors selected to participate in the 2022 VOICES program. This year’s cohort
AAJA Announces Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with The Yappie
The Volunteer-Powered Publication, Which Looks To “Inform And Empower” AAPI Communities, Will Help Advance AAJA’s Strategic Priorities And Support Student Journalism. The Asian American Journalists
AAJA Announces 2022 Internship Grant Winners: Anjali Huynh Receives William Woo, Omar Rashad Receives Stanford Chen
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce two of our 2022 internship grant recipients. Anjali Huynh is the recipient of the William Woo
AAJA Broadcast Snapshot Finds Underrepresentation of AAPIs in Local TV News in Top 20 Media Markets
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is releasing the preliminary findings from a broadcast snapshot analyzing the number of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) reporters,
AAJA Announces Amber Xiaozhi Chen as Recipient of Mary Moy Quon Ing Memorial Scholarship
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce Amber Xiaozhi Chen as the 2022 winner of the Mary Moy Quon Ing Memorial Scholarship. This
AAJA Announces 2022 Executive Leadership Program Cohort
The Asian American Journalists Association is pleased to announce our 2022 U.S. Executive Leadership Program (ELP) cohort. After careful consideration, 20 mid-career journalists were selected
Citing “Crushing Resistance,” AAJA Joins Journalism Groups in Asking Pulitzers to Require Transparency on Diversity
The Asian American Journalists Association joins OpenNews, The NewsGuild-CWA and more than 50 organizations representing journalists across the U.S. who are calling on the Pulitzer
AAJA Announces Daniel Lam as Recipient of AAJA/White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce Daniel Lam as the 2022 winner of the joint AAJA/White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship. After careful
Pacific Islander Task Force Announces NAJA-AAJA Journalism Scholarship
The Asian American Journalists Association Pacific Islander Task Force is excited to announce a new scholarship fund to support Pacific Islander students and journalists in
AAJA Sports Task Force Announces 2022 Scholarship and Fellowship Recipients
Congratulations to Aryanna Prasad, Nathan HaN, Amna Subhan and ANISH VASUDEVAN The Asian American Journalists Association’s Sports Task Force is proud to announce the recipients
AAJA Media Institute to Conduct Three Community Trainings, In Partnership with The Asian American Foundation
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) will conduct three Media Institute trainings in partnership with The Asian American Foundation (TAAF). After a two-year hiatus during
AAJA Urges Newsrooms Not To Perpetuate Xenophobia in COVID-19 Coverage
AAJA’s response to Chicago Sun-Times tweet The Asian American Journalists Association urges newsrooms not to perpetuate xenophobia in coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic as anti-Asian
AAJA Announces Paid, One-Year Multimedia Journalism Fellowship with Yahoo
Work with Yahoo News, Yahoo! Finance or TechCrunch as a multimedia journalism fellow AAJA is pleased to announce the AAJA x Yahoo Multimedia Journalism Fellowship.
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.
AAJA Acknowledges ABC Apology for Misidentification of AAPI Women’s Names, Urges Caution in Coverage of Our Communities
On Feb. 14, 2022, an “ABC World News Tonight with David Muir” broadcast misidentified community organizer Grace Lee as Michelle Go, an Asian American woman
AAJA JCamp 2022 Will Be Hosted At USC
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) announces a partnership with the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles to host AAJA’s
Our new AAJA Journalism Excellence Awards celebrate innovation, community and excellence
Apply for the chance to have your work honored by AAJA The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the return of our