Category: Statement

AAJA joins AAJA-Asia in Expressing Concern about Haze Fan Detention

The Asian American Journalists Association joins our Asia Chapter (AAJA-Asia) in expressing serious concerns about the arrest of Haze Fan, a Chinese-national working for Bloomberg News in Beijing, and asks for Chinese authorities to be transparent of the charges against Fan and to ensure that her rights to legal assistance are upheld. Fan has been missing … Continue reading AAJA joins AAJA-Asia in Expressing Concern about Haze Fan Detention

AAJA-LA and AAJA National Statement on the Arrest of Josie Huang

September 13, 2020 On Saturday night, Sept. 12, AAJA-LA member and KPCC/LAist reporter Josie Huang was arrested by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies for allegedly “obstructing justice.” Huang was covering the shooting of two deputies in Compton. She was released overnight with visible bruises, KPCC reported.  We stand in support of our fellow Asian American … Continue reading AAJA-LA and AAJA National Statement on the Arrest of Josie Huang

AAJA National Board’s Message To Members On Allyship For Our Black Colleagues

The Asian American Journalists Association stands in solidarity with our black colleagues during this challenging time. Just as we stand up to racism against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, we stand up to racism against the black community, including the targeted and violent actions toward journalists of color during the protests of the last week. … Continue reading AAJA National Board’s Message To Members On Allyship For Our Black Colleagues

AAJA Joins Press Freedom Groups In Calling For Journalists Rights and Safety

The Asian American Journalists Association joins press freedom groups calling for journalists’ rights and safety in light of incidents related to nationwide protests. Over the past two days, AAJA signed on to letters led by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the National Press Club calling for full protection of journalists as … Continue reading AAJA Joins Press Freedom Groups In Calling For Journalists Rights and Safety

AAJA Stands with Journalists Pressing for Accountability in Coronavirus Response

The Asian American Journalists Association commends journalists who are asking the tough questions and holding our elected officials accountable, especially in their coverage of how governments are responding to keep Americans safe and healthy during the coronavirus pandemic.  We stand by AAJA member and CBS White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and her fellow press corps … Continue reading AAJA Stands with Journalists Pressing for Accountability in Coronavirus Response