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Kenji G. Taguma, an award-winning journalist, is Editor-in-Chief of Nichi Bei Weekly and President of Nichi Bei Foundation. He has served as the English section editor of the Nichi Bei Times since 1995.

This is video of his presentation from the public program, "From Newsprint to New Media: The Evolving Role of Nikkei Newspaper," on April 2, 2011 at the Tateuchi Democracy Forum of the Japanese American National Museum.

In the clip, Gil Asakawa introduces Taguma who gives a presentation about the history of the newspaper from its founding by Kyutaro Abiko, postwar years, and up to current day, including efforts to cover important issues to the community. He also discussed the establishment of the nonprofit Nichi Bei Foundation to publish the Nichi Bei Weekly after the Nichi Bei Times closed.

*This program was organized by Discover Nikkei, a project that provides opportunities to connect with others and share the Nikkei experience. The program was presented by the Japanese American National Museum with The Rafu Shimpo, Nichi Bei Foundation/Nichi Bei Weekly, Cultural News, and Nikkei Nation. Sponsored by DCA, LA County Arts, and The Nippon Foundation.

Discover Nikkei is a project of the Japanese American National Museum, made possible with major funding by The Nippon Foundation.

editor — Last modified May 16 2011 8:59 p.m.


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