News, Press Releases & Statements
We are devastated to hear of the passing of Sophia Akimi Troetel, daughter of AAJA member Shannon Troetel. Troetel grew up attending AAJA conventions, often at her mother’s side. Photos courtesy of the Troetel family Troetel was struck and killed on Thursday, October 30, by a reckless driver in Tucson, where she was attending college … Continue reading Grieving the loss of Sophia Akimi Troetel
AAJA is deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Dwight Chuman, one of our original six founders and a dear friend, respected peer and mentor to many in our AAJA family. A Sansei, or third-generation Japanese American, Chuman co-founded the Asian American Journalists Association in 1981 with five other Los Angeles-based journalists – Bill … Continue reading AAJA and AAJA-LA mourn a founder, a visionary and a friend, Dwight Chuman
Apply for AAJA’s national high school summer training program by January 11, 2026 Calling all high school journalists – don’t miss your chance to apply for JCamp 2026! Our signature program will take place in Minneapolis, Minnesota from June 20-26, 2026, coinciding with AAJA’s national convention. JCamp gives students the opportunity to strengthen their reporting … Continue reading Applications for JCamp’s 2026 cohort are open!
The board members of the Asian American Journalists Association, National Association of Black Journalists, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Journalism & Women Symposium, and NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists are deeply disappointed by the decision by NBC News to lay off staffers from their sites dedicated to marginalized communities. While cutting nearly 7 percent … Continue reading AAJA, NABJ, NAHJ, JAWS, and NLGJA issue statements on NBC News’ decision to lay off staffers from their sites dedicated to marginalized communities
Apply to AAJA’s premier journalism fellowship for college students Join AAJA’s 2026 VOICES cohort! AAJA is seeking passionate undergraduate and graduate storytellers who are eager to improve their reporting skills by participating in an intensive, multimedia fellowship program. Selected fellows will be given the opportunity to produce ambitious reporting on wide-range of AANHPI issues to … Continue reading VOICES 2026 applications now open for student fellows and editors
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) joins the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) in expressing deep concern over the deportation of journalist Mario Guevara. Guevara, an award-winning Spanish language journalist, had been detained in ICE custody since June for his coverage of the No Kings protests … Continue reading AAJA joins NAHJ and CPJ in expressing deep concern over the deportation of journalist Mario Guevara
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) joins the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) and the AAJA-DC chapter in condemning the Washington Post’s unjust firing of Karen Attiah. The Post said that Attiah, a longtime opinion columnist and member of the WABJ, was fired for “gross misconduct” relating to her social media posts. She was … Continue reading AAJA joins WABJ and AAJA-DC to stand in solidarity with Karen Attiah
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is proud to announce the Spring 2025 recipients of our scholarships, internships, grants, and fellowships. We’re proud to support the growth of these students and journalists through financial assistance and impactful opportunities. Thank you to our judges and sponsors. Jimmie & Suey Fong Yee Grants RECIPIENTS: Heather Chen and … Continue reading Announcing AAJA’s 2025 Spring Scholarship, Internship, Grant, and Fellowship Recipients
With heavy hearts, AAJA extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ken Mochizuki, pioneering Seattle author, journalist, educator, actor, and 2025 recipient of our Lifetime Achievement Award. After a fight with esophageal cancer, he passed away on September 20. Growing up in South Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood, Mochizuki’s path to becoming an … Continue reading Honoring the legacy of Ken Mochizuki, pioneering author and journalist
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) joins the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and other journalism organizations in calling for the international community to hold Israel accountable for the continued targeting of journalists. Most recently, at least 5 journalists were killed in strikes on Nasser hospital in southern Gaza. We stand with CPJ and many … Continue reading AAJA stands with the Committee to Protect Journalists in calling for the safety and protection of journalists in Gaza
