Tag: 2025

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 few national news programs anchored by Asian Americans. This decision represents a step backward in an industry that still struggles with equitable representation. AAJA leaders met with NBCUniversal executives on … Continue reading AAJA statement on MSNBC’s cancellation of The Katie Phang Show and Alex Wagner Tonight

This Lunar New Year, we’re grateful for our AAJA family

To our AAJA family, As this Year of the Wood Snake begins, I find myself profoundly grateful for our AAJA community. Across the world, our chapters are ringing in the Lunar New Year with parties, banquets, and brunches. Whether or not you grew up celebrating Lunar New Year in your household, AAJA has helped make … Continue reading This Lunar New Year, we’re grateful for our AAJA family

#AAJA25 updates: Submit pitches for Seattle and boost your leadership by joining the Programming Committee!

pitch speakers, programs, Join the Convention Planning Committee  Happy New Year, #AAJAFamily! We’re so excited to gather in Seattle this summer – help make it our best convention yet by submitting your session ideas and joining our Convention Programming Committee.  PITCH speakers and programs We’ll be gathering during a momentous year for our Seattle chapter … Continue reading #AAJA25 updates: Submit pitches for Seattle and boost your leadership by joining the Programming Committee!

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 and nominations for our 2025 Awards! Our Journalism Excellence Awards honor the best journalism by AAJA members in 2024, while our Community Awards aim to celebrate the outstanding contributions of … Continue reading AAJA’s 2025 Awards Open for Submissions

AAJA Executive Leadership Program (ELP) Applications Now Open

Apply to be part of the 2025 cohort by February 28, 2025 Applications for AAJA’s 2025 Executive Leadership Program are now open! ELP provides mid to senior-level career professionals with the training and skills needed to become journalism and media industry leaders.  Our 2025 program will be hybrid, with virtual sessions and in-person components. The … Continue reading AAJA Executive Leadership Program (ELP) Applications Now Open

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 students who are great storytellers and interested in new technologies and story forms. Reporters, social media strategists, designers, developers, data engineers, podcasters, broadcasters, and bloggers are all welcome to apply. … Continue reading VOICES 2025 applications open for student fellows and editors