###  AAJA turns 40: Learn How the Group Got its Start in L.A.

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    March 29 2021

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On Friday, some of those same founders will describe that critical moment in journalism history, as part of the virtual panel [“AAJA Founders Forum: Origin Story.”](https://spjla.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5d0b617dd376582b0a1508e0c&id=205f32c1ec&e=d6f5d58d76)      The panel, co-sponsored by the Los Angeles chapter of AAJA and the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, will be held at 6 p.m. and kick off AAJA's 40th anniversary.       Friday's virtual panel comes at a critical time, with AAJA serving as a vital resource for journalists reporting on the rise of anti-Asian racism and hate crimes. \\\\\| \\\\\|---\\\\\| \\\\| \\\\|---\\\\|  \\\\| \\\\\| ![](https://mcusercontent.com/5d0b617dd376582b0a1508e0c/images/86d23c46-3d9b-482b-b1ad-441effa133c8.png) \\\\\| \\\\\|---\\\\\| \\\\| \\\\|---\\\\|  \\\\| \\\\\| The panel will feature AAJA co-founders **Bill Sing**, **David Kishiyama** and **Nancy Yoshihara**, all of whom worked at the *Los Angeles Times*; **Frank Kwan**, then of NBC4; and **Dwight Chuman**, then of the *Rafu Shimpo*.      The forum will be moderated by ABC 7 news anchor **David Ono**.      **WHAT**: Virtual panel: [“AAJA Founders Forum: Origin Story.”](https://spjla.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5d0b617dd376582b0a1508e0c&id=369eddfc85&e=d6f5d58d76)      **WHO**: Bill Sing, David Kishiyama, Nancy Yoshihara, Frank Kwan, Dwight Chuman, David Ono.      **WHERE**: Zoom      **WHEN**: Friday, April 2, 6 to 7:30 p.m. PT      **RSVP**: [RSVP here](https://spjla.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5d0b617dd376582b0a1508e0c&id=ab992dab85&e=d6f5d58d76).      **CONTACT:** Teresa Watanabe, AAJA-LA President, <teresatakahama@gmail.com>   213-265-6813 or Nathan Solis, SPJ/LA Secretary, <njsolis@gmail.com> (323) 285-0347      For more information, please visit [spjla.org](https://spjla.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5d0b617dd376582b0a1508e0c&id=b8c3ab815c&e=d6f5d58d76). \\\\\| \\\\\|---\\\\\| \\\\| \\\\|---\\\\|  \\\\| \\\\\| \# # # \\\\\| \\\\\|---\\\\\| \\\\| \\\\|---\\\\| \\\| \\\|---\\\|  \\\| \\\\| \\\\\| *The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation’s largest and most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to promoting high standards of ethical behavior and encouraging the free practice of journalism. 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