Author: Yi-Shen Loo

Updated Statement: AAJA’s Guidance on Covering Violence in Asian American communities, following multiple mass shootings in California.

January 25, 2023 In the wake of the shooting in Half Moon Bay, AAJA urges newsrooms to responsibly and fairly cover the Asian American communities that have been affected. The Half Moon Bay attack, which killed both Chinese and Latino farmworkers, came just days after the Monterey Park shooting that left 11 Asian Americans dead.  … Continue reading Updated Statement: AAJA’s Guidance on Covering Violence in Asian American communities, following multiple mass shootings in California.

AAJA’s 2023 Journalism Excellence Awards Are Now Open

Submit your work produced last year by FEBRUARY 28 The Asian American Journalists Association’s 2023 Journalism Excellence Awards are open for submissions. These awards will honor the best of journalism pieces by AAJA members in 2022. To view past winners’ work and apply, visit our awards website.  Categories for submissions are as follows: Journalism Excellence By … Continue reading AAJA’s 2023 Journalism Excellence Awards Are Now Open

JCamp 2023 Applications Now Open

AAJA JCamp 2023 to be Hosted by American University WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Asian American Journalists Association announces a partnership with American University in Washington D.C. to host AAJA’s signature student program JCamp, a seven-day multicultural journalism training program for high school students. AAJA will select approximately 30 diverse high school students to participate in … Continue reading JCamp 2023 Applications Now Open

Nominations Now Open for the AAJA 2023 Community Awards

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is now accepting nominations for our 2023 Community Awards! The Community Awards seek to honor the best of AAJA and recognize those in our community – members, chapters, affinity groups and changemakers – who have gone above and beyond to leave a meaningful impact on AAJA over the past … Continue reading Nominations Now Open for the AAJA 2023 Community Awards

AAJA’s 2023 Executive Leadership Program (ELP) Is Now Accepting Applications

Apply to be part of the 2023 cohort by March 1, 2023 Applications for AAJA’s 2023 Executive Leadership Program are now open! ELP is our signature program for mid- to senior-level journalists that trains the next executive leaders in newsrooms. The program prepares journalists for advancing their careers and developing new skills to lead and … Continue reading AAJA’s 2023 Executive Leadership Program (ELP) Is Now Accepting Applications

Announcing JCal, AAJA’s New Program in Partnership with CalMatters

APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM BY FEB. 1, 2023 The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce JCal, a new program for 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. This unique partnership will provide … Continue reading Announcing JCal, AAJA’s New Program in Partnership with CalMatters

AAJA Offers Resources to Journalists Affected by Wave of Layoffs

The Board of Directors and headquarters of AAJA have compiled resources to help journalists who have been affected by layoffs at organizations across the country, including CNN, Gannett, Buzzfeed, and The Washington Post. Our thoughts go out to those who have lost their jobs during this difficult time. AAJA is activating our wide network of … Continue reading AAJA Offers Resources to Journalists Affected by Wave of Layoffs

AAJA Announces Launch of 2023 Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships

Apply for internship, scholarship and fellowship opportunities We’re excited to officially launch the AAJA’s scholarships, internships and fellowships for 2023 today! To view all opportunities for internships, scholarships and fellowships, please visit our scholarships and internships page and read through carefully. Please ensure that you meet the individual opportunity’s criteria. We are currently accepting applications … Continue reading AAJA Announces Launch of 2023 Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships

AAJA SVP Special Election 2022-2023: Results Announced

The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the elected 2022-2023 Senior Vice President. Frank Bi will serve as Senior Vice President for the remainder of the 2022-2023 term. Learn more about his vision for the role here. The senior vice president shall oversee directors of platforms and affinity groups, to ensure direct representation … Continue reading AAJA SVP Special Election 2022-2023: Results Announced

Asian American Journalists Association Honors Henry Fuhrmann with the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is honored to award Henry Fuhrmann, long-time Los Angeles Times copy editor and AAJA member, with the 2023 AAJA Lifetime Achievement Award for his lifelong dedication to excellence in journalism, his leadership through humble service, his generous mentorship of future generations, and commitment to AAJA. Henry’s guidance and voice … Continue reading Asian American Journalists Association Honors Henry Fuhrmann with the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award