Author: Yi-Shen Loo

AAJA announces Simon and June Li Leadership Transformation Fellowship

Fellowship to accelerate AAPI journalists’ executive paths & increase ELP accessibility to AAJA leaders The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is pleased to announce the Simon and June Li Leadership Transformation Fellowship, a groundbreaking fellowship program that supports the best and the brightest Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) journalists to accelerate their media leadership … Continue reading AAJA announces Simon and June Li Leadership Transformation Fellowship

“Incarceration” not “internment” – AAJA launches new style guide

The AAJA Style Guide is dedicated to the memory of Los Angeles Times Assistant Managing Editor Henry Furhmann, who mentored many AAJA journalists and ensured “Asian American” was not divided by a hyphen The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce our revised Style Guide. The guide will be unveiled during AAJA’s national convention … Continue reading “Incarceration” not “internment” – AAJA launches new style guide

AAJA urges caution after NY Post inaccurately reports ethnicity of person behind Trump assassination attempt

The Asian American Journalists Association urges all newsrooms to exercise caution in identifying the race or ethnicity of crime suspects, particularly after the New York Post inaccurately reported that a “Chinese man” was responsible for the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.  On July 13, The New York Post published an article that said … Continue reading AAJA urges caution after NY Post inaccurately reports ethnicity of person behind Trump assassination attempt

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

In key election year, newsrooms have opportunity to grow trust with AAPI audiences

AAJA Research Roundtable Highlights AAPIs As Audiences, Consumers And Voters Who View News As Crucial To Democracy, Despite Low Trust In News; Confirms The Structural Barriers To Diversifying Newsroom Leadership And Coverage Two new research reports produced by the Asian American Journalists Association and its partners give a granular look into the evolving news consumption … Continue reading In key election year, newsrooms have opportunity to grow trust with AAPI audiences

AAJA joins 40+ organizations in demanding end to pursuit of criminal charges against journalist Carlos Sanchez

As advocates for journalists and the First Amendment rights of a free press, we demand that Texas law enforcement authorities end their misguided pursuit of criminal charges against photojournalist Carlos Sanchez, who was arrested while covering protests at the University of Texas at Austin. In leveling an unwarranted charge of assault against a journalist who … Continue reading AAJA joins 40+ organizations in demanding end to pursuit of criminal charges against journalist Carlos Sanchez

Three years after AAJA started focusing on journalists’ mental wellness, new resources are available but structural change is scarce

By Jin Ding and Naomi Tacuyan Underwood Three years ago, the Asian American Journalists Association launched a mental wellness program for members; this included a mini-grant fund to make professional therapy more accessible, as well as a regular facilitated listening series, The Space. The first “The Space” session, “Attack on AAPIs,” was tragically timely, occurring … Continue reading Three years after AAJA started focusing on journalists’ mental wellness, new resources are available but structural change is scarce

Apply for JCal, AAJA and CalMatters’ program for California high school students

Join the 2024 cohort, applications due Wednesday, Feb. 28 The Asian American Journalists Association is excited to announce our second year of JCal, a program for California high school students, created in partnership with CalMatters. JCal is an all-inclusive, expenses-paid journalism program that immerses high school students from across California into the state’s news ecosystem. … Continue reading Apply for JCal, AAJA and CalMatters’ program for California high school students

AAJA offers resources to journalists affected by layoffs

The AAJA Board of Directors and our headquarters are saddened to learn about the layoffs last week at the Los Angeles Times, TIME and Business Insider, and offer our organization as a resource for those who have lost their jobs. The devastating news at these publications comes amid cuts to newsrooms across the country, including … Continue reading AAJA offers resources to journalists affected by layoffs

#AAJA24 Updates: Pitch form open, join the Programming Committee!

Join the Convention Planning Committee, pitch speakers, programs   AAJA Family, we know it’s early in the year, but we’re already excited for #AAJA24 in August! As we ramp up our preparations, we invite you to share ideas with us — from speakers to sessions or even getting involved with our Convention Programming Committee.  Pitch … Continue reading #AAJA24 Updates: Pitch form open, join the Programming Committee!