Asian American Journalists Association

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.

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 engage in a series of virtual and in-person training sessions designed to strengthen their leadership and management skills. The program will culminate with a final session at the #AAJA26 convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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 took pictures with the likes of Cary Chow, Kevin Negandhi, and Tommy Tran. And he also had a picture taken with the legend known widely throughout the AAJA community as “The Godfather” – Michael Kim.

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. It was Al Young on the other end of the line, informing the senior student from UCLA that she was the 2026 recipient of the $2,500 Al Young Sports Journalism Scholarship through AAJA’s Sports Task Force. “I felt a jolt of disbelief when he introduced himself,” Gorawara said.

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 judges, partners, guardians, and sponsors who contribute in various ways to make these opportunities impactful. RECIPIENT: Riddhi Bora Riddhi Bora is a rising senior at The University of Texas at Austin majoring in journalism. She will serve as a Summer 2026 ABC News intern.