Asian American Journalists Association

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 agency’s proposal to eliminate the EEO-1 reporting requirement, which requires employers with more than 100 employees to file demographic data on an annual basis.

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 awards up to $5,000 annually to emerging and early career journalists who are committed to strengthening journalism in their communities.

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 salaries that would shock many, in the quest of pursuing career dreams. Cedric Derecho is in his first year on this journey. Last November, Derecho secured that first job at WAGM-TV in Presque Isle, Maine.

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 of our judges, partners, sponsors, and everyone who contributes to investing in the next generation of journalists.

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 for our national convention, bringing together more than 1,200 attendees under the theme “Deep Roots, New Routes” to reflect on journalism, community, and the future of the industry.

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. Founded in 2001 by Mark Angeles, Josh Freedom du Lac, and Neal Justin, JCamp has grown into one of the nation’s premier journalism programs for high school students. Since its launch, more than 850 students have taken part in the intensive training experience. JCamp 2026 will be held from June 20-26 in Minneapolis.

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 made public last Friday. AAJA vehemently opposes restrictions that undermine press freedom and limit journalists’ ability to report.

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 made public last Friday. AAJA vehemently opposes restrictions that undermine press freedom and limit journalists’ ability to report.

ABOUT THE WORK: Radio Free Asia’s multimedia project on the civil war in Myanmar’s Kayah (Karenni) State shifts the global narrative of the conflict from a story of chaotic insurgency to one of deliberate, democratic state-building.

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 of student journalists. This year’s fellows will work closely with an accomplished group of editors and newsroom leaders, gaining hands-on experience and thoughtful mentorship as they report on stories that matter to their communities.