The Asian American Journalists Association is deeply saddened by the passing of K.W. Lee, a beloved member of our AAJA family. He died peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 96. Our condolences go out to his family, friends, and all who were touched by his legacy. Known as the “Godfather of Asian … Continue reading Remembering trailblazing journalist and activist K.W. Lee (1928 – 2025)
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
Apply for Scholarship, Internship and Fellowship opportunities Featured image: Daniel Lam ‘22, Sejal Govindarao ‘24, and Juhi Doshi ‘23, 2022, 2023 and 2024 White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship recipients We’re excited to announce that AAJA’s 2025 scholarships, internships, and fellowships are now open! Explore the complete list of opportunities on our scholarships and internships page, … Continue reading Apply for AAJA’s 2025 internships, scholarships and fellowships
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!
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
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
Dec. 17, 2024 – The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and the AAJA-Los Angeles chapter called on iHeartMedia, the largest radio network in the country, to take action amid an apparent management failure at Southern California station KFI-AM 640, which is ignoring complaints about a pattern of anti-Asian rhetoric by longtime morning host Bill Handel. … Continue reading iHeartMedia should take action over LA radio host’s anti-Asian comments
By NAOMI TACUYAN UNDERWOOD “What gets measured gets managed.” Management expert Peter Drucker was referring to corporate strategy, but the same applies to social change. The Asian American Journalists Association has developed a robust research program for that very reason: As we push newsrooms to better reflect the communities they serve, measuring progress is essential. … Continue reading AAJA’s Research: Measuring Progress for Change
Apply to AAJA’s year-long mentorship program AAJA’s Mentor Match program returns in 2025, bringing together a new cohort of mentors and mentees. We look forward to fostering meaningful connections and cultivating lasting relationships within our community. APPLICATIONS Applications to be part of the 2025 Mentor Match cohort are now open, for both mentors and mentees. … Continue reading AAJA Mentor Match Opens 2025 Cohort Applications
Apply for AAJA’s AAJA’s national high school summer training program by January 31, 2025 Applications for JCamp 2025 are now open! This year’s program will take place in Seattle, Washington, from July 26 to August 1, 2025, coinciding with AAJA’s national convention. JCamp students will have the unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, build … Continue reading Applications for JCamp 2025 are now open
