The dramatic democratic and economic reforms taking place in Myanmar (Burma) include an easing of restrictions on the media. Over the last two years, the Myanmar government ended half a century of prepublication censorship, opened the media marketplace to privately owned papers, and granted licenses for 16 daily newspapers. Two journalists from Myanmar who are in Honolulu as part of the East-West Center’s 2013 Jefferson Fellowships, will share first-hand perspectives on these changes and what they mean for the media and for the country.
Author Archives: Kent Nishimura
From Montana to Afghanistan: Kim Barker
Former Chicago Tribune South Asia bureau chief Kim Barker covered major stories such as the assassination of Benazir Bhutto and rising militancy in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Now a reporter for ProPublica, Barker will speak about her life’s work in journalism and read from her book, “The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan.” at the University of Hawaii on April 23, 2013 – 600-700pm
2013 National Convention
More than 850 journalists, news executives, media researchers, and community leaders will attend the 23rd Annual AAJA Convention at the Hilton New York, August 21-24, 2013. The three-day convention includes plenary sessions, panel workshops, seminars, and other activities with interactive discussions about industry and community issues. The convention’s career fair features news and media companies, …
Save the Date: Vincent Who?
Screening of “Vincent Who?” A pivotal case in the Asian American rights movement Q&A panel featuring filmmaker Curtis Chin, attorney Mari Matsuda, and attorney Hoyt Zia to follow VINCENT WHO? (2009, 40 minutes) – In 1982, at the height of anti-Japanese sentiments, Vincent Chin was murdered in Detroit by two white autoworkers who said, “it’s because …
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