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AAJA calls for responsible language in coverage of China and national security: Asian names are not punchlines
The Asian American Journalists Association urges news organizations to exercise care and responsibility in their language and framing when reporting on China, national security and
November 11, 2026
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Applications for JCamp 2027 are open!
Apply for AAJA’s national high school summer journalism program by January 10, 2027 Are you a high school student interested in journalism? Apply for JCamp
November 2, 2026
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Two generations of AAJA members grow endowment to $5 million
Washington, D.C. – Nov. 2, 2026 – The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is thrilled to announce that our endowment has reached $5 million, completing the
November 2, 2026
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VOICES 2027 applications now open for student fellows
Apply to AAJA’s multimedia journalism fellowship for college and graduate students Join AAJA’s 2027 VOICES cohort! The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is seeking passionate
October 6, 2026
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AAJA’s awards go beyond recognition, elevate the importance of untold stories
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce that award-winning news anchor and filmmaker David Ono, our 2026 Suzanne Ahn Civic Engagement & Social
September 25, 2026
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AAJA condemns White House press ban and stands with reporters
The Asian American Journalists Association condemns President Donald Trump’s decision to deny journalists from CNN, MS Now and Politico access to the White House, and
September 21, 2026
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AAJA strongly opposes the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s proposal to eliminate the annual EEO-1 reporting requirement for employers
In a public comment submitted to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on August 24, 2026, the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) objected to the
August 24, 2026
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IJA-AAJA announce 2026 Pacific Islander Journalism Scholarship Recipients
The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) and the Asian American Journalists Association are pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the IJA-AAJA Pacific Islander Scholarship, which
August 12, 2026
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Announcing AAJA’s 2026 Summer Scholarship, Internship, Grant, and Fellowship Recipients
Congratulations to the summer 2026 recipients of the Asian American Journalists Association’s scholarships, internships, grants, and fellowships. These opportunities are made possible through the support
July 17, 2026
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“Beyond grateful and honored” – Cedric Derecho receives AAJA’s 2026 Jimmie & Suey Fong Yee Grant through Sports Task Force
For anyone in the sports broadcast industry, the path often times resembles a minor league baseball career, with stints in tiny cities to start, at
July 17, 2026
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AAJA26 in Minneapolis: Deep roots and new routes shaping the future of journalism
Get ready for San Francisco! Join us in the Bay Area from July 14-18, 2027 From June 24-28, 2026, AAJA family gathered in Minneapolis, Minnesota
July 9, 2026
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AAJA Announces JCamp 2026 Cohort, program celebrates 25 years
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is proud to introduce its 2026 JCamp cohort and mark a major milestone: the 25th anniversary of the program.
July 1, 2026
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AAJA stands in support of journalist Vivian Wang, who was expelled from China
The Asian American Journalists Association stands in support of The New York Times reporter Vivian Wang, whose expulsion by the Chinese government in February was
June 4, 2026
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Congratulations to AAJA’s 2026 VOICES fellows and editors
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to introduce the 2026 cohort of VOICES, our premier multimedia journalism fellowship dedicated to uplifting the next generation
April 28, 2026
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Congratulations to AAJA’s 2026 U.S. Executive Leadership Program Cohort
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to introduce the 31st cohort of the 2026 U.S. Executive Leadership Program (ELP). This year, 18 participants will
April 8, 2026
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“Humbling and motivating” – Ira Gorawara receives AAJA’s 2026 Al Young Sports Journalism Scholarship through Sports Task Force
When Ira Gorawara’s phone buzzed with a number she didn’t recognize, she nearly didn’t answer the call. Gorawara’s grateful not to have followed her original intuition.
March 16, 2026
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“Incredibly honored” – Gareth Kwok receives AAJA’s 2026 Michael Kim Journalism Fellowship through Sports Task Force
As a 15-year-old, Gareth Kwok attended his first AAJA National Convention with his aunt. He was intrigued with the possibilities of a sports broadcasting career. He
March 16, 2026
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Announcing AAJA’s 2026 Spring Scholarship, Internship, Grant, and Fellowship Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is proud to announce the spring 2026 recipients of our scholarships, internships, grants, and fellowships. Thank you to our
March 11, 2026
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AAJA mourns the loss of Abe Kwok, “a true model for a leader”
The Asian American Journalists Association mourns the loss of Abe Kwok, a longtime AAJA leader and journalist at the Arizona Republic, who recently died at
February 17, 2026
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AAJA offers resources to journalists affected by recent newsroom cuts
The board of directors and headquarters of the Asian American Journalists Association are deeply disappointed to learn of the mass layoffs at The Washington Post
February 4, 2026