AAJA Media Watch holds news media organizations accountable to standards of accuracy and fairness in the coverage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and AAPI issues.
In consultation with AAJA’s president, the all-volunteer committee considers and issues statements on AAJA’s behalf. Please see below for Media Watch’s most recent statements. For how to responsibly cover Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, refer to our Style Guide.
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AAJA condemns threats to press freedom after the arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort
The Asian American Journalists Association joins the National Association of Black Journalists to condemn the arrest of independent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort in
January 30, 2026
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AAJA: Protect Journalists Covering Immigration Raids and Protests
AAJA joins NAHJ and other journalism organizations in standing with journalists who have been physically and verbally attacked by federal immigration agents while providing essential
January 29, 2026
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AAJA, NABJ, NAHJ, JAWS, and NLGJA issue statements on NBC News’ decision to lay off staffers from their sites dedicated to marginalized communities
The board members of the Asian American Journalists Association, National Association of Black Journalists, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Journalism & Women Symposium, and NLGJA:
October 23, 2025
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AAJA joins WABJ and AAJA-DC to stand in solidarity with Karen Attiah
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) joins the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) and the AAJA-DC chapter in condemning the Washington Post’s unjust firing
September 29, 2025
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AAJA statement on MSNBC’s cancellation of The Katie Phang Show and Alex Wagner Tonight
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is deeply concerned about MSNBC’s recent cancellation of The Katie Phang Show and Alex Wagner Tonight, two of the
March 5, 2025
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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
December 30, 2024
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