Tag: Pacific Islander

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

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 Junction, Colorado.  Alex, of Pacific Islander descent, was verbally harassed and physically assaulted on December 18 by a man who reportedly said, “Are you even a U.S. citizen? This is … Continue reading AAJA condemns racially-motivated attack on Colorado TV reporter Ja’Ronn Alex

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

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 support Pacific Islander students and journalists in their careers in partnership with the Native American Journalists Association.  The funding is intended to help Indigenous peoples … Continue reading Pacific Islander Task Force Opens 2023 NAJA-AAJA Journalism Scholarship

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 the Native American Journalists Association.  The funding is intended to help Indigenous peoples of the Pacific, including Polynesians, Micronesians and Melanesians, pursue careers in journalism, … Continue reading Pacific Islander Task Force Announces NAJA-AAJA Journalism Scholarship

AAJA Pacific Islander Task Force Urges Mindful Reporting in Coverage of Indigenous Pacific Islanders

As coverage of the Tokyo Olympics continues, The Asian American Journalists Association’s (AAJA) Pacific Islander Task Force urges media organizations to be mindful in their reporting not to perpetuate stereotypes about Indigenous Pacific Islanders in headlines and coverage.