AAJA stands with Steve Herman.
AAJA Statement On The Attack Of WCCO-TV Photojournalist Dymanh Chhoun
AAJA stands in solidarity with our fellow journalists, and condemns threats and attacks that interfere with journalists’ right to do their jobs without fearing for their safety.
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 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 Condemns Arrest of CNN Crew While Covering Protests in Minneapolis
The Asian American Journalists Association stands in solidarity with journalists and commends them for their work covering the ongoing protests.
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
AAJA Statement on the Expulsion of Three Wall Street Journal Columnists
The Asian American Journalists Association stands by the three Wall Street Journal correspondents whose press credentials were revoked by the Chinese government on Feb. 19.
AAJA Condemns the Conviction of Rappler Co-Founder Maria Ressa on Cyber Libel Charges
The Asian American Journalists Association joins the AAJA-Asia chapter in condemning a Manila court decision to convict Rappler co-founder and executive editor, Maria Ressa, and Reynaldo Santos, former senior writer at Rappler, of cyber libel charges on June 15, 2020. Maria Ressa and Rappler, the news website she co-founded, have been the target of numerous investigations and … Continue reading AAJA Condemns the Conviction of Rappler Co-Founder Maria Ressa on Cyber Libel Charges