Announcing AAJA’s 2024 U.S. Executive Leadership Program Cohort
The Asian American Journalists Association is excited to introduce the 2024 U.S. Executive Leadership Program (ELP) cohort. This year, 15 leaders will meet over the course of several months in
Apply for JCal, AAJA and CalMatters’ program for California high school students
Join the 2024 cohort, applications due Wednesday, Feb. 28 The Asian American Journalists Association is excited to announce our second year of JCal, a program for California high school students,
AAJA offers resources to journalists affected by layoffs
The AAJA Board of Directors and our headquarters are saddened to learn about the layoffs last week at the Los Angeles Times, TIME and Business Insider, and offer our organization
VOICES 2024 applications open for student fellows and editors
Apply to AAJA’s flagship summer program for college students Join AAJA’s 2024 VOICES cohort! Our multimedia journalism training fellowship is for college and graduate students. This year’s program will focus
#AAJA24 Updates: Pitch form open, join the Programming Committee!
Join the Convention Planning Committee, pitch speakers, programs AAJA Family, we know it’s early in the year, but we’re already excited for #AAJA24 in August! As we ramp up
Applications for JCamp 2024 are now open
Apply for AAJA’s AAJA’s national high school summer training program by March 1, 2024 Applications for JCamp 2024 are now open! This year’s program will be in Austin, Texas from
Nominations Now Open for the AAJA 2024 Awards
Honor #AAJAExcellence and submit work or nominate for Journalism Excellence and Community Awards The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is now accepting submissions and nominations for our 2024 Awards! Our
AAJA Mentor Match Opens 2024 Cohort Applications
AAJA Mentor Match Opens Cohort Applications AAJA’s Mentor Match program will return in 2024 with a new cohort of mentors and mentees. We’re excited to continue fostering strong relationships between
AAJA Announces Launch of 2024 Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships
Apply for SCHOLARSHIP, INTERNSHIP and fellowship opportunities We’re excited to announce AAJA’s 2024 scholarships, internships and fellowships! Discover the full range of opportunities on our scholarships and internships page. Whether
2024 AAJA Convention to be held Aug. 7-11, 2024 at the Hilton Austin
We’re heading to Austin, Texas for #AAJA24! Mark your calendars: The Asian American Journalists Association’s 2024 annual convention, AAJA24, will be held Aug. 7-11 in Austin, Texas. Next year’s convention
Journalism diversity leaders meet to support one another’s work
The leaders of six national organizations advancing diversity in journalism gathered recently in Chicago for leadership training, organizational development, and to ensure stronger cooperation in the future, in order to
Announcing AAJA’s 2023 Scholarship, Internship and Fellowship Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce our 2023 scholarship, internship, grant and fellowship winners. This year’s recipients were chosen from a competitive selection of highly qualified candidates
AAJA stands with Flatwater Free Press journalist Yanqi Xu, who was the target of comments about her nationality
The Asian American Journalists Association stands with Yanqi Xu, the Flatwater Free Press journalist who was the target of remarks that attempted to dismiss her reporting because of her country
Press Forward Must Ensure Equitable Distribution of Resources So Underrepresented Voices are Heard and Supported
Today, AAJA joins a coalition of diversity organizations to call for prioritized diversity in the recently announced Press Forward efforts. Read the open letter below: For those of us who work
AAJA Pacific Islander Task Force Announces 2023 IJA-AAJA Journalism Scholarship Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association Pacific Islander Task Force and the Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) are excited to announce the recipients of the second annual IJA-AAJA Pacific Islander Journalism Scholarship.
ʻAhahui Haku Moʻolelo (Hawaiian Journalists Association) and AAJA-Hawaiʻi encourage sensitivity and precision in reporting on the devastating Lāhainā wildfire
ʻAhahui Haku Moʻolelo (Hawaiian Journalists Association) and the Hawaiʻi chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association express our condolences and thoughts for the lives lost and homes destroyed by this
Asian American Journalists Find Power in One Another at AAJA23
The Asian American Journalists Association annual convention brought together more than 1,500 people in Washington, DC, in July, for programming, training, and social events that underlined how much Asian American
AAJA Announces 2023 Community Awards
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the winners of our 2023 Community Awards, which honor members and organizations championing the spirit of community through their leadership, mentoring,
AAJA Condemns Harassment of Sabrina Siddiqui over Questioning of India PM Modi
WASHINGTON, D.C.— As the board of directors of the Asian American Journalists Association, we condemn the harassment targeted at Sabrina Siddiqui, the Wall Street Journal Correspondent who asked Indian Prime
AAPI Heritage Month: A Message from AAJA President Nicole Dungca
From far left, AAJA President Nicole Dungca, Joy Moh (The Asian American Foundation), Prisca Bae (TAAF), Annie Wu Henry (Enfranchisement), Weijia Jiang (CBS), Jose Antonio Vargas (Define American), Madalene Mielke (Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional
2023 Journalism Excellence Awards Highlight Impact and Value of AAJA Journalists
The Asian American Journalists Association concluded today the month-long rollout of the 2023 AAJA Journalism Excellence Awards, which celebrated outstanding work published by AAJA members during the 2022 calendar year.
AAJA Reissues Guidance on Covering Violence in Asian American Communities Following Mass Shooting in Allen, Texas
A mass shooting in Allen, Texas, on May 6, 2023 left eight individuals dead and at least seven injured. Of the eight victims, four were of Asian descent. As newsrooms
AAJA Announces VOICES Cohort, Leadership for 2023 Program
The Asian American Journalists Association is pleased to announce the 2023 cohort of AAJA VOICES, a multimedia journalism fellowship that accelerates the skills of college journalists by pairing them with
AAJA and CalMatters’ Inaugural JCal Program Selects 23 California High School Students
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and CalMatters are excited to announce the inaugural cohort of 23 California high school students for their JCal 2023 program. The all-inclusive journalism program
AAJA Selects JCamp 2023 Cohort
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is thrilled to announce its JCamp 2023 cohort. This year’s group of 30 talented high school students was selected from a
Announcing AAJA’s 2023 U.S. Executive Leadership Program Cohort
The Asian American Journalists Association is pleased to announce our 2023 U.S. Executive Leadership Program (ELP) cohort. After careful consideration, 13 mid-career journalists were selected to be part of this
AAJA Selects Juhi Doshi as Recipient of AAJA/White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce Juhi Doshi as the 2023 winner of the joint AAJA/White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship. After careful consideration, Doshi was selected from
Pacific Islander Task Force Opens 2023 NAJA-AAJA Journalism Scholarship
The Asian American Journalists Association Pacific Islander Task Force is excited to open applications for the 2023 Pacific Islander journalism scholarship. The task force created the scholarship in 2022 to
VOICES 2023 Applications Open For Student Fellows and Editors
Apply to AAJA’s flagship summer program for college students AAJA’s VOICES program returns for 2023 with a new emphasis on cultivating community and leadership skills among young AAPI journalists! The
AAJA Mourns the Loss of Two Community Members Associated with the LA Times: Randy Hagihara, Retired Editor, and Gregory Yee, Breaking News Reporter
The Asian American Journalists Association is saddened to hear of the deaths of Randy Hagihara, a veteran journalist, retired editor at The Los Angeles Times and longtime member of AAJA;
#AAJA23 Updates: Share your ideas for our upcoming Washington, D.C. convention!
Join the Convention Planning Committee, pitch speakers, programs AAJA Family, we can’t wait to see you all back in the nation’s capital this summer! As our planning ramps up, we
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
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
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
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
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.
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,
AAJA Joins SAJA in Remembering Neema Roshania Patel, Editor at The Washington Post
Roshania Patel was committed to amplifying voices and stories of people of color The Asian American Journalists Association joins the South Asian Journalists Association in remembering Neema Roshania Patel, an
AAJA and MVJ Urge Newsrooms to Avoid Using the Word “Kamikaze” in Ukraine Coverage
The Asian American Journalists Association and Military Veterans in Journalism urge newsrooms to refrain from use of the Japanese word “kamikaze” to describe the self-detonating Iranian-made drones that Russia is
The Asian American Journalists Association and The Very Asian Foundation Launch #VeryAAJA Fundraiser
All proceeds will go towards AAJA and The Very Asian Foundation – DONATE HERE! The Asian American Journalists Association and The Very Asian Foundation, founded by AAJA members Michelle Li
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
Henry Fuhrmann dies at 65; tenacious editor and our dear friend
It is with heavy hearts that the Asian American Journalists Association extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Henry Fuhrmann, a long-time and beloved member of our
AAJA Pacific Islander Task Force Announces NAJA-AAJA Journalism Scholarship Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association Pacific Islander Task Force is excited to announce the recipients of the first annual NAJA-AAJA Pacific Islander Journalism Scholarship in partnership with the Native American
NAHJ, AAJA and NABJ Condemn Racial Disparities in NYT Performance Reviews
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Washington, D.C.) – The National Association of Hispanic Journalists, the Asian American Journalists Association and the National Association of Black Journalists are deeply troubled by the findings
AAJA Announces 2023-2024 Elections Results
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the 2022 election results for 2023-2024 officers: President: Nicole Dungca Vice President of Finance: Jin K. Ding Vice President of Civic
AAJA Announces 2022 Community Awards Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the winners of our 2022 Community Awards, after restructuring over the past year in the spirit of innovation and boldly moving
AAJA Announces 2022 Journalism Excellence Awards
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the winners of our 2022 Journalism Excellence Awards. Our Awards Program underwent restructuring over the past year in the spirit of
AAJA Announces 2021-2022 Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the 2022 scholarship and internship winners. After careful consideration, winners were selected from a pool of highly qualified and competitive candidates
AAJA and AAJA-Asia Condemn Maria Ressa’s Appeal Denial
We join our Asia chapter IN expressING our grave concern over the denial and convictions for cyberlibel The Asian American Journalists Association joins our Asia chapter in expressing grave concern
AAJA Announces Rebecca Chen as 2022 AAJA x Yahoo Multimedia Journalism Fellow
The Asian American Journalists Association and Yahoo are proud to announce the recipient of this year’s AAJA x Yahoo Multimedia Journalism Fellowship: Rebecca Chen. The Yahoo Multimedia Journalism Fellowship offers
AAJA Commemorates 40 Years Since the Murder of Vincent Chin and Honors Our Vincent Chin Memorial Scholarship Recipients
Meet Abigail Lee and celebrate past recipients, donate to our scholarship fund As the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) reflects on the 40th anniversary of the murder of Vincent Chin,
AAJA Launches 2022 Community Awards; Call for Nominations Closes June 30
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is excited to launch our 2022 Community Awards! The Community Awards seek to honor the best of AAJA and recognize those in our community
AAJA Announces 2022 Internship and Fellowship Recipients with NBC News, ABC News and ESPN
The Asian American Journalists Association is thrilled to announce internship and fellowship recipients with several organizations that we are proud to partner with on opportunities for young professionals. Our NBC
AAJA Relaunches AAJA Studio: An AAPI Speakers Database
After its pilot in 2020, AAJA is proud to relaunch AAJA Studio, our AAPI speakers bureau that brings the perspectives and expertise of AAPIs to the forefront of newsrooms, storytelling and representation.
AAJA Announces 2022 Facebook Journalism Project Scholarship and CIC/Anna Chennault Recipients
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the five recipients of this year’s Facebook Journalism Project Scholarship: Angelique Chen, Sriharsha Devulapalli, Minju Kim, Mingson Lau and Siqi “Karen” Wang.
Student Leaders Selected for JCamp 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) has selected 25 talented students from high schools across the U.S. to participate in JCamp 2022. The annual weeklong multicultural journalism
AAJA VOICES Announces 2022 Students and Editors
After a competitive application process, AAJA is proud to announce the students and mentors selected to participate in the 2022 VOICES program. This year’s cohort will create long-form journalistic projects
AAJA Announces Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with The Yappie
The Volunteer-Powered Publication, Which Looks To “Inform And Empower” AAPI Communities, Will Help Advance AAJA’s Strategic Priorities And Support Student Journalism. The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) announced on Friday,
AAJA Announces 2022 Internship Grant Winners: Anjali Huynh Receives William Woo, Omar Rashad Receives Stanford Chen
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce two of our 2022 internship grant recipients. Anjali Huynh is the recipient of the William Woo Print and Online News Internship
AAJA Broadcast Snapshot Finds Underrepresentation of AAPIs in Local TV News in Top 20 Media Markets
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is releasing the preliminary findings from a broadcast snapshot analyzing the number of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) reporters, anchors, meteorologists and hosts working
AAJA Announces Amber Xiaozhi Chen as Recipient of Mary Moy Quon Ing Memorial Scholarship
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce Amber Xiaozhi Chen as the 2022 winner of the Mary Moy Quon Ing Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was established by the
AAJA Announces 2022 Executive Leadership Program Cohort
The Asian American Journalists Association is pleased to announce our 2022 U.S. Executive Leadership Program (ELP) cohort. After careful consideration, 20 mid-career journalists were selected to be part of this
Citing “Crushing Resistance,” AAJA Joins Journalism Groups in Asking Pulitzers to Require Transparency on Diversity
The Asian American Journalists Association joins OpenNews, The NewsGuild-CWA and more than 50 organizations representing journalists across the U.S. who are calling on the Pulitzer Prizes to make participation in
AAJA Announces Daniel Lam as Recipient of AAJA/White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship
The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce Daniel Lam as the 2022 winner of the joint AAJA/White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship. After careful consideration, winners were selected from
Pacific Islander Task Force Announces NAJA-AAJA Journalism Scholarship
The Asian American Journalists Association Pacific Islander Task Force is excited to announce a new scholarship fund to support Pacific Islander students and journalists in their careers in partnership with
AAJA Sports Task Force Announces 2022 Scholarship and Fellowship Recipients
Congratulations to Aryanna Prasad, Nathan HaN, Amna Subhan and ANISH VASUDEVAN The Asian American Journalists Association’s Sports Task Force is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 scholarships and
AAJA Media Institute to Conduct Three Community Trainings, In Partnership with The Asian American Foundation
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) will conduct three Media Institute trainings in partnership with The Asian American Foundation (TAAF). After a two-year hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, Media Institute
AAJA Urges Newsrooms Not To Perpetuate Xenophobia in COVID-19 Coverage
AAJA’s response to Chicago Sun-Times tweet The Asian American Journalists Association urges newsrooms not to perpetuate xenophobia in coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic as anti-Asian violence increases. In a now-deleted
AAJA Announces Paid, One-Year Multimedia Journalism Fellowship with Yahoo
Work with Yahoo News, Yahoo! Finance or TechCrunch as a multimedia journalism fellow AAJA is pleased to announce the AAJA x Yahoo Multimedia Journalism Fellowship. In this partnership, Yahoo seeks
AAJA Announces Updated Guidance on Coverage of Anti-AAPI Violence
On the start of AAPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, the Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the expansion of our mental wellness offerings to our membership with support from Panda Express and others.
AAJA Acknowledges ABC Apology for Misidentification of AAPI Women’s Names, Urges Caution in Coverage of Our Communities
On Feb. 14, 2022, an “ABC World News Tonight with David Muir” broadcast misidentified community organizer Grace Lee as Michelle Go, an Asian American woman who was killed on Jan.
AAJA JCamp 2022 Will Be Hosted At USC
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) announces a partnership with the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles to host AAJA’s signature student program JCamp, a
Our new AAJA Journalism Excellence Awards celebrate innovation, community and excellence
Apply for the chance to have your work honored by AAJA The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the return of our Awards Program, after they underwent
VOICES 2022 Opens Applications For Student Fellows and Editors
Apply to AAJA’s flagship summer program for college students AAJA’s VOICES program is back for 2022, and this time we’re in-person! The program this year will consist of summer-long training
Apply for JCamp 2022 by March 31
Applications for AAJA’s flagship summer training program for high school students are open Applications for JCamp 2022 are now open! Our flagship summer training program for high school students went
#AAJA22 Updates: What Do You Want To See At Our First In-Person Convention Since 2019?
Previous Next Pitch program ideas, join the Convention Planning Committee Planning for #AAJA22 is underway and we want to hear from YOU, #AAJAFamily! It’s our first in-person convention since 2019,
At the start of 2022, AAJA unveils its Strategic Priorities for the next three years to AAPI, journalism community
After over a year of collaboration and reflection within the AAJA community, we are proud to be sharing our Strategic Priorities with those beyond.
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
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
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
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
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 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.
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
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
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
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
Guidance on Coverage of Sept. 11, 20 Years Later
This September marks 20 years since the 9/11 attacks. The Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association (AMEJA), Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), and the South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA), all independent professional organizations, are issuing guidance to help journalists and newsrooms more accurately and critically cover the commemoration, impacted communities, and policies that resulted from 9/11.
AAJA advises media organizations to heed South Asian Journalists Association’s guidance regarding reporting on the new COVID-19 variant from India
On the start of AAPI Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, the Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce the expansion of our mental wellness offerings to our membership with support from Panda Express and others.
AAJA MediaWatch urges Vice Media Group and other outlets to be vigilant about AAPI misrepresentation
After an editorial lapse by Vice Media, the Asian American Journalists Association’s (AAJA’s) MediaWatch Committee urges Vice Media Group and other media outlets to be vigilant about their representation of Asians and Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
SAJA-AAJA Media Advisory on Coverage of Indianapolis Fedex Facility Shooting
We are concerned about reports Tuesday that the Minnesota state police threatened to arrest journalists covering the protests if they did not leave. This growing nationwide trend among law enforcement agencies is unacceptable. The police should not be threatening journalists for doing their jobs. As journalism organizations, we stand together to defend reporters on the streets who are covering the news as the eyes and ears of the people.
We encourage and urge all police offices to respect our jobs and not threaten working journalists or peaceful protesters, both of whom are protected by the First Amendment, with arrest.
AAJA Joins Minnesota Chapter and SPJ-Minnesota in Denouncing Targeting and Detention of Journalists Doing Their Jobs
We are concerned about reports Tuesday that the Minnesota state police threatened to arrest journalists covering the protests if they did not leave. This growing nationwide trend among law enforcement agencies is unacceptable. The police should not be threatening journalists for doing their jobs. As journalism organizations, we stand together to defend reporters on the streets who are covering the news as the eyes and ears of the people.
We encourage and urge all police offices to respect our jobs and not threaten working journalists or peaceful protesters, both of whom are protected by the First Amendment, with arrest.
Joint Statement on Freedom of the Press Covering Protests in Minnesota
We are concerned about reports Tuesday that the Minnesota state police threatened to arrest journalists covering the protests if they did not leave. This growing nationwide trend among law enforcement agencies is unacceptable. The police should not be threatening journalists for doing their jobs. As journalism organizations, we stand together to defend reporters on the streets who are covering the news as the eyes and ears of the people.
We encourage and urge all police offices to respect our jobs and not threaten working journalists or peaceful protesters, both of whom are protected by the First Amendment, with arrest.
AAJA Pronunciation Guide for Asian Victims of Atlanta Shootings
AAJA has released a pronunciation guide for victims in the Atlanta spa shootings with Chinese-language and Korean-language names.
AAJA Encourages Newsrooms to Empower AAPI Journalists and Their Expertise
On behalf of our broadcast members nationwide, the Broadcast Advisory Council of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) urges newsrooms to empower their Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) journalists by recognizing both the unique value they bring to the coverage of the Atlanta shootings and the invisible labor they regularly take on, especially in newsrooms where they are severely underrepresented.
AAJA Guidance on Coverage of Anti-AAPI Violence
The shootings in Atlanta on March 16 killed eight people. Six of the victims were identified as Asian and seven were women. At least four of those killed were of Korean descent. The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) urges newsrooms to take caution with language in news coverage that could fuel the hypersexualization of Asian women, which has been linked to violence and discrimination.
AAJA-HQ commends journalists who have championed coverage of AAPI experiences during this period of increased anti-Asian incidents
AAJA commends journalists who have championed coverage of our communities by pitching and advocating for the stories of our community to be told. We are thankful to AAPI journalists, who are often exposed to COVID-19 in order to provide news coverage, and affected by the compounding stressors of industry turmoil, life under COVID-19 and being subject to anti-Asian discrimination themselves. We are thankful that their journalism brings context and nuance to a topic that can be difficult to discuss.
AAJA calls on Condé Nast to ensure its commitment to Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and employees
In light of the controversy over past tweets of the incoming Teen Vogue editor in chief, the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) and our Young Professionals Network call on Condé Nast to publicly, forcefully and concretely show its commitment to fair, accurate and comprehensive coverage of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, and to ensure a safe and inclusive workplace for its AAPI employees.
AAJA Condemns Anti-Asian Racism and Challenges Newsrooms to Prioritize Coverage of Anti-Asian Violence
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) condemns the latest incidents of anti-Asian violence across the country and calls on newsrooms to accurately cover such events. These attacks are a part of a disturbing trend of harassment and violence targeting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, exacerbated by xenophobia and discrimination stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. This violence includes AAPI journalists facing race-related harassment while doing their jobs.
AAJA urges action to correct toxic work environment experienced by employees of color at CBS-owned and operated local stations
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is concerned by the toxic work environment that journalists and staff of color have experienced at CBS Television Stations. AAJA stands with the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) in demanding immediate change, especially with the most recent allegations around CBS3 in Philadelphia. We are aware of long-standing concerns about the treatment of journalists across CBS-owned and operated local stations.