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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 scholarships and internships page. Whether
November 30, 2023
News
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 Austin, Texas. Next year’s convention
November 16, 2023
News/PR/Statements
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 the future, in order to
November 2, 2023
Career Resources
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 selection of highly qualified candidates
October 19, 2023
News/PR/Statements
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 reporting because of her country
October 18, 2023
News/PR/Statements
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 those of us who work
September 19, 2023
News
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 IJA-AAJA Pacific Islander Journalism Scholarship.
September 5, 2023
News/PR/Statements
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 and homes destroyed by this
August 14, 2023
News
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 underlined how much Asian American
August 3, 2023
News
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 community through their leadership, mentoring,
July 23, 2023
News/PR/Statements
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 Correspondent who asked Indian Prime
June 29, 2023
News
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 Pacific American Institute for Congressional
May 31, 2023
News
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 during the 2022 calendar year.
May 30, 2023
Guidance
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
News
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 journalists by pairing them with
May 2, 2023
News
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 program. The all-inclusive journalism program
May 1, 2023
News
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 students was selected from a
April 28, 2023
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 to be part of this
April 25, 2023
News
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 consideration, Doshi was selected from
April 17, 2023
Career Resources
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 the scholarship in 2022 to
February 7, 2023
News
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 among young AAPI journalists! The
February 2, 2023
News
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 and longtime member of AAJA;
January 27, 2023
News
#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 our planning ramps up, we
January 26, 2023
Guidance
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
News
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 the best of journalism pieces
January 20, 2023
News
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 D.C. to host AAJA’s signature
January 17, 2023
News
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 and recognize those in our
January 6, 2023
News
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, created in partnership with CalMatters.
December 15, 2022
News
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 for internships, scholarships and fellowships,
November 18, 2022
News
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 remembering Neema Roshania Patel, an
November 3, 2022
Guidance
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 Iranian-made drones that Russia is
October 21, 2022
News/PR/Statements
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 by AAJA members Michelle Li
September 27, 2022
News
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 Lifetime Achievement Award for his
September 15, 2022
News
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 and beloved member of our
September 15, 2022
News
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 partnership with the Native American
September 8, 2022
News/PR/Statements
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 deeply troubled by the findings
August 26, 2022
News
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. Ding Vice President of Civic
August 12, 2022
News
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 of innovation and boldly moving
July 30, 2022
News
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 year in the spirit of
July 27, 2022
Career Resources
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 highly qualified and competitive candidates
July 21, 2022
News/PR/Statements
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 chapter in expressing grave concern
July 13, 2022
News
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 Yahoo Multimedia Journalism Fellowship offers
July 7, 2022
AAJA Defined
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 the murder of Vincent Chin,
June 17, 2022
News
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 recognize those in our community
June 16, 2022
News
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 for young professionals. Our NBC
June 9, 2022
News
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
News
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 Lau and Siqi “Karen” Wang.
May 26, 2022
News
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. The annual weeklong multicultural journalism
May 24, 2022
News
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 will create long-form journalistic projects
May 23, 2022
News
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 Association (AAJA) announced on Friday,
May 13, 2022
News
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 Print and Online News Internship
May 11, 2022
News
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, anchors, meteorologists and hosts working
May 4, 2022
News
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 scholarship was established by the
April 28, 2022
News
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 to be part of this
April 28, 2022
News
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 Prizes to make participation in
April 22, 2022
News
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 consideration, winners were selected from
April 14, 2022
Career Resources
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 their careers in partnership with
April 14, 2022
News
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 of the 2022 scholarships and
April 8, 2022
News
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 the COVID-19 pandemic, Media Institute
March 31, 2022
Guidance
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 violence increases. In a now-deleted
March 21, 2022
Career Resources
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. In this partnership, Yahoo seeks
March 21, 2022
Guidance
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
News/PR/Statements
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 who was killed on Jan.
February 22, 2022
News/PR/Statements
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 signature student program JCamp, a
February 10, 2022
News
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 Awards Program, after they underwent
January 25, 2022
News
VOICES 2022 Opens Applications For Student Fellows and Editors
Apply to AAJA’s flagship summer program for college students AAJA’s VOICES program is back for 2022, and this time we’re in-person! The program this year will consist of summer-long training
January 21, 2022
News
Apply for JCamp 2022 by March 31
Applications for AAJA’s flagship summer training program for high school students are open Applications for JCamp 2022 are now open! Our flagship summer training program for high school students went
January 14, 2022
News
#AAJA22 Updates: What Do You Want To See At Our First In-Person Convention Since 2019?
Previous Next Pitch program ideas, join the Convention Planning Committee Planning for #AAJA22 is underway and we want to hear from YOU, #AAJAFamily! It’s our first in-person convention since 2019,
January 12, 2022
News
At the start of 2022, AAJA unveils its Strategic Priorities for the next three years to AAPI, journalism community
After over a year of collaboration and reflection within the AAJA community, we are proud to be sharing our Strategic Priorities with those beyond.
January 6, 2022
News
AAJA Announces Launch of 2022-2023 Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships
Apply for internship, scholarship and fellowship opportunities We’re excited to open applications for AAJA’s scholarships, internships and fellowships in the 2022-2023 academic year today! Find the opportunity that is right
December 21, 2021
News
AAJA Announces Search for 2022 AAJA Catalyst Co-Leads
Lead our signature program for entrepreneurs of color AAJA is searching for new co-leads for our signature program, Catalyst, in 2022. We are currently in the process of revamping
December 21, 2021
News
AAJA VOICES Seeks Two Deputy Directors for 2022-2023 Cohort
Lead one of AAJA’s signature training programs for young journalists The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is seeking two Deputy Directors for the 2022-2023 VOICES cohort. To apply to
December 20, 2021
News
AAJA Mentor Match Announces 2022-2023 Co-Directors and Opens Cohort Applications
Introducing our five co-Directors, apply to be a mentor or mentee AAJA’s Mentor Match program is making a full return in 2022-2023 with new co-directors and a new cohort of
December 16, 2021
News
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
December 13, 2021
News
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.
December 10, 2021
News
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
November 9, 2021
News
AAJA Mentor Match Announces Search for New Co-Leads
The Asian American Journalists Association is looking for up to two volunteer co-leads to serve at least one year (ideally two years) on the board of Mentor Match. Mentor Match
November 3, 2021
AAJA Defined
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
October 29, 2021
News
AAJA Condemns Racist Comments About KPIX-TV Reporter Betty Yu And Asian Americans
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), the AAJA-San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, the MediaWatch Committee and the Broadcast Advisory Council condemn racist comments by a YouTube host, using stereotypes to
October 21, 2021
Guidance
Guidance on Coverage of Sept. 11, 20 Years Later
This September marks 20 years since the 9/11 attacks. The Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association (AMEJA), Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), and the South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA), all independent professional organizations, are issuing guidance to help journalists and newsrooms more accurately and critically cover the commemoration, impacted communities, and policies that resulted from 9/11.
September 8, 2021
Guidance
AAJA advises media organizations to heed South Asian Journalists Association’s guidance regarding reporting on the new COVID-19 variant from India
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.
May 7, 2021
News
AAJA MediaWatch urges Vice Media Group and other outlets to be vigilant about AAPI misrepresentation
After an editorial lapse by Vice Media, the Asian American Journalists Association’s (AAJA’s) MediaWatch Committee urges Vice Media Group and other media outlets to be vigilant about their representation of Asians and Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
April 22, 2021
Guidance
SAJA-AAJA Media Advisory on Coverage of Indianapolis Fedex Facility Shooting
We are concerned about reports Tuesday that the Minnesota state police threatened to arrest journalists covering the protests if they did not leave. This growing nationwide trend among law enforcement agencies is unacceptable. The police should not be threatening journalists for doing their jobs. As journalism organizations, we stand together to defend reporters on the streets who are covering the news as the eyes and ears of the people.
We encourage and urge all police offices to respect our jobs and not threaten working journalists or peaceful protesters, both of whom are protected by the First Amendment, with arrest.
April 22, 2021
News
AAJA Joins Minnesota Chapter and SPJ-Minnesota in Denouncing Targeting and Detention of Journalists Doing Their Jobs
We are concerned about reports Tuesday that the Minnesota state police threatened to arrest journalists covering the protests if they did not leave. This growing nationwide trend among law enforcement agencies is unacceptable. The police should not be threatening journalists for doing their jobs. As journalism organizations, we stand together to defend reporters on the streets who are covering the news as the eyes and ears of the people.
We encourage and urge all police offices to respect our jobs and not threaten working journalists or peaceful protesters, both of whom are protected by the First Amendment, with arrest.
April 20, 2021
News
Joint Statement on Freedom of the Press Covering Protests in Minnesota
We are concerned about reports Tuesday that the Minnesota state police threatened to arrest journalists covering the protests if they did not leave. This growing nationwide trend among law enforcement agencies is unacceptable. The police should not be threatening journalists for doing their jobs. As journalism organizations, we stand together to defend reporters on the streets who are covering the news as the eyes and ears of the people.
We encourage and urge all police offices to respect our jobs and not threaten working journalists or peaceful protesters, both of whom are protected by the First Amendment, with arrest.
April 15, 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 Coverage of Anti-AAPI Violence
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/PR/Statements
AAJA Condemns Anti-Asian Racism and Challenges Newsrooms to Prioritize Coverage of Anti-Asian Violence
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) condemns the latest incidents of anti-Asian violence across the country and calls on newsrooms to accurately cover such events. These attacks are a part of a disturbing trend of harassment and violence targeting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, exacerbated by xenophobia and discrimination stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. This violence includes AAPI journalists facing race-related harassment while doing their jobs.
February 11, 2021
News/PR/Statements
AAJA urges action to correct toxic work environment experienced by employees of color at CBS-owned and operated local stations
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is concerned by the toxic work environment that journalists and staff of color have experienced at CBS Television Stations. AAJA stands with the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) in demanding immediate change, especially with the most recent allegations around CBS3 in Philadelphia. We are aware of long-standing concerns about the treatment of journalists across CBS-owned and operated local stations.
January 27, 2021
News/PR/Statements
AAJA Statement on the January 6 Attack on Congress and Ongoing Violence Against and Vilification of Journalists
In the wake of the violent attack on Congress last week that was spurred by disinformation about the 2020 election results and amid threats of violence timed with the presidential inauguration, AAJA reaffirms the crucial role of journalists in ensuring an informed and engaged citizenry in a democracy.
January 14, 2021
News/PR/Statements
AAJA joins AAJA-Asia in Expressing Concern about Haze Fan Detention
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 in Beijing, and asks for
December 17, 2020
News/PR/Statements
AAJA Presents 2020 Awards Ceremony & End of Year Celebration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2020 AAJA 2020 Awards Ceremony & End of Year Celebration Presented by Joie Chen, Pablo Iglesias, Michelle Ye He Lee, and Nicole Dungca WASHINGTON, DC
December 16, 2020
Press Release
AAJA Launches AAJAStudio.org, An AAPI-Focused Speakers Bureau As a Resource To Diversify News Sources
AAJA announces the launch of AAJA Studio, a speakers bureau.
October 28, 2020
Press Release
AAJA-DC and AAJA National Statement on VOA Allegations About Steven Herman
AAJA stands with Steve Herman.
October 4, 2020
Press Release
AAJA Statement On The Attack Of WCCO-TV Photojournalist Dymanh Chhoun
AAJA stands in solidarity with our fellow journalists, and condemns threats and attacks that interfere with journalists’ right to do their jobs without fearing for their safety.
October 1, 2020
AAJA-LA and AAJA National Statement on the Arrest of Josie Huang
September 13, 2020 On Saturday night, Sept. 12, AAJA-LA member and KPCC/LAist reporter Josie Huang was arrested by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies for allegedly “obstructing justice.” Huang was covering
September 13, 2020
Press Release
AAJA mourns loss of longtime member Jessie Mangaliman
AAJA extends its condolences to Mangaliman’s friends and family.
July 21, 2020