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AAJA Announces Launch of 2022-2023 Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships

Apply for internship, scholarship and fellowship opportunities We’re excited to open applications for AAJA’s scholarships, internships and fellowships in the 2022-2023 academic year today! Find the opportunity that is right for you. To view all opportunities for internships, scholarships and fellowships, please visit our scholarships and internships page and read through carefully to ensure you … Continue reading AAJA Announces Launch of 2022-2023 Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships

AAJA Announces Search for 2022 AAJA Catalyst Co-Leads

Lead our signature program for entrepreneurs of color AAJA is searching for new co-leads for our signature program, Catalyst, in 2022. We are currently in the process of revamping the Catalyst program to better serve entrepreneurs of color as they confront new and ever-evolving challenges in the news, tech and business industries. We are … Continue reading AAJA Announces Search for 2022 AAJA Catalyst Co-Leads

AAJA VOICES Seeks Two Deputy Directors for 2022-2023 Cohort

Lead one of AAJA’s signature training programs for young journalists The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is seeking two Deputy Directors for the 2022-2023 VOICES cohort. To apply to be a Deputy Director, please complete this Submittable form by January 31, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. EST. AAJA’s VOICES program is a rare opportunity for … Continue reading AAJA VOICES Seeks Two Deputy Directors for 2022-2023 Cohort

AAJA Mentor Match Announces 2022-2023 Co-Directors and Opens Cohort Applications

Introducing our five co-Directors, apply to be a mentor or mentee AAJA’s Mentor Match program is making a full return in 2022-2023 with new co-directors and a new cohort of mentors and mentees. This year, AAJA Mentor Match selected a limited pool of participants to take place in June 2021, with the cohort continuing through … Continue reading AAJA Mentor Match Announces 2022-2023 Co-Directors and Opens Cohort Applications

Announcing our 2022 National Convention, July 27-30, in Los Angeles

A reunion & homecoming in Los Angeles Please save the dates July 27-30, 2022 for our first in-person AAJA convention since 2019, taking place at the Sheraton Universal Hotel. An AAJA Homecoming in Los Angeles We are excited to announce that we are coming home to Los Angeles, the city of our founding in 1981. … Continue reading Announcing our 2022 National Convention, July 27-30, in Los Angeles

AAJA and White House Correspondents’ Association Announce Second Year of Joint Scholarship

AAJA and the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) are proud to offer this joint scholarship to foster the next generation of journalists for the second year in a row. Candidates will be judged on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated academic ability, commitment to the field of journalism, and an awareness of AAPI issues. … Continue reading AAJA and White House Correspondents’ Association Announce Second Year of Joint Scholarship

AAJA announces call for Awards Judges

Apply to judge AAJA Awards The Asian American Journalists Association is recruiting judges for the AAJA Journalism Excellence Awards. A diverse set of experienced journalists and editors will be appointed to review entries and select finalists and winners for works published in 2020 and 2021. Awards submissions will open in January 2022 and the judging process … Continue reading AAJA announces call for Awards Judges

AAJA Mentor Match Announces Search for New Co-Leads

The Asian American Journalists Association is looking for up to two volunteer co-leads to serve at least one year (ideally two years) on the board of Mentor Match. Mentor Match is a year-long mentoring program that pairs AAJA members together across the US and AAJA’s growing Asia chapter. At least one co-director position is sought … Continue reading AAJA Mentor Match Announces Search for New Co-Leads

AAJA launches new publication, AAJA Defined

The blog aims to explore and celebrate what defines rising and established AAPI journalists. The Asian American Journalists Association is excited to announce our new blog, AAJA Defined, a platform dedicated to uplifting the stories of our #AAJAFamily and empowering them to continuously define and redefine themselves. Defined officially launches today, October 29, beginning with … Continue reading AAJA launches new publication, AAJA Defined

AAJA Condemns Racist Comments About KPIX-TV Reporter Betty Yu And Asian Americans

The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), the AAJA-San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, the MediaWatch Committee and the Broadcast Advisory Council condemn racist comments by a YouTube host, using stereotypes to criticize the looks of Asian American reporter Betty Yu of KPIX-TV and to demean the Asian American community. These comments, which reinforce the “perpetual foreigner” … Continue reading AAJA Condemns Racist Comments About KPIX-TV Reporter Betty Yu And Asian Americans