Tag: 2024

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 our members were at the center of the news, helping people worldwide make sense of historic results that will affect so many throughout the country. We see your work, and … Continue reading Upholding Our Voices: AAJA Board of Directors and Executive Director Respond to the 2024 Presidential Election Results

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 members accepted into the nation’s top journalism leadership programs. The first round of applications is open now. Thanks to a generous gift from Simon and June Li, two fellows will … Continue reading Make 2025 the year you step into your leadership, with new support from AAJA

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 the IJA-AAJA Pacific Islander Journalism Scholarship. RECIPIENTS: Mele Fangu and Jasmine Stole Weiss Mele Fangu (she/her) is a Pacific Islander sports journalist of Tongan descent based in Utah. She recently … Continue reading IJA-AAJA Pacific Islander Journalism Scholarship 2024 recipients announced

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 at the 2024 AAJA National Convention. AAJA’s Community Awards presentation capped the Aug. 7-10 convention in Austin, Texas. The awards honor leadership and civic engagement within AAJA and the broader … Continue reading AAJA honors barrier-breaking broadcaster Connie Chung for lifetime achievement

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 Nicole Dungca Recently, I had the honor of addressing a gathering of longtime Asian American Journalists Association members in the San Francisco Bay Area. Looking out at the room, I … Continue reading At every step of my career, AAJA has been there

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. Students will be able to attend the camp at no cost to their families, thanks in large part to the support of generous donors such as the Annie E. Casey … Continue reading AAJA Announces JCamp 2024 Cohort

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 selection of highly qualified candidates who have demonstrated passion and expertise in different areas of journalism. AAJA annually offers up to $20,000 in scholarships and grants to journalism students. Thank you to … Continue reading Announcing AAJA’s 2024 Scholarship, Internship, Grant and Fellowship Recipients

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 and Pacific Islander journalists. Excellence in Written Reporting, News Jeong Park, Anh Do, Debbie Truong, Cindy Chang, Summer Lin and team, Monterey Park Shooting series (1/2/3), Los Angeles Times This … Continue reading Asian American Journalists Association Announces 2024 Awards Recipients

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 be immersed in the state’s news ecosystem. The second cohort of this program will meet in the CalMatters newsroom in Sacramento from June 17 to June 21. With guidance from … Continue reading JCal, AAJA and CalMatters’ Program for California High School Students, Selects 22 Students for 2024 Cohort

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 journalists by pairing them with professional editors. This year’s VOICES cohort will be led by a highly accomplished group of journalism professionals. AAJA’s VOICES program has offered student journalists a … Continue reading AAJA Announces VOICES Cohort, Leadership for 2024 Program