Hawai‘i chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association
What is the future of photography and video? What are some of the challenges in the industry and how can they be addressed? What is the best software/equipment to use? How has the cell phone affected the industry? This interactive panel will delve into a discussion with industry professionals about the state of the photography/video …
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Who: Former AAJA National President Doris Truong (Washington Post) What: Karaoke mixer When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5 Where: Nocturna Lounge (Waterfront Plaza) Details: Free karaoke until 9 p.m., no-host cocktails, outside food welcome Also: Chapter board meeting to precede event at 5:30 p.m., outside “M” Questions? Email aajahi@gmail.com.
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.
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
Society of Professional Journalists and Asian American Journalists Association presents JOURNALISM CAREER CONSULTATION WORKSHOP Monday, Sept. 17 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Hawaii Public Radio Atherton Studio 738 Kaheka St. Honolulu, HI 96814 Cost: Free with RSVP via email by Friday, Sept. 14 at aajahi@gmail.com Space is limited. Light refreshments served. Parking: metered street parking in the …
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