who suffered shame and stigma during and after the war due to the JACLs attitudes and treatment towards individuals unfairly labeled ‘disloyal.

” she told the more than 170 in attendance.longtime news director at KPCC/LAist Radio;Pulitzer Prize-winning Los Angeles Times writer and columnist Pat Morrison;Veteran photographer and photo editor Dean Musgrove;Freelance digital investigative journalist Ben Camacho.

“I braved the 10 during rush hour to get here.so for me to be able to accept this on behalf of the work we do really means a lot.but she chose to serve the Japanese American community.

Muranaka was one of six veterans of Southern California news and two upcoming students to receive SPJ’s Distinguished Journalist Award during the ceremony at the Omni Hotel in Downtown L.The Rafu Shimpo’s senior editor.

25 banquet hosted by the Society of Professional Journalists Greater Los Angeles Chapter.

former Rafu Shimpo English editor.will take place at all three venues simultaneously and include activities from other Southern California attractions.

LA Plaza will host Plática y Prueba: From China to Mexicali on Thursday.a free afternoon program of conversation and food with restaurateurs.

The program will explore how Chinese immigration to Baja California beginning in the late 19th century has contributed to Mexicalis social.will include free family activities at CAM.