Join GBH virtually for an evening of historical reflection and vibrant celebration as we honor the cultural achievements of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. This year, we are honored to welcome legendary journalist Ann Curry for a two-part program designed to amplify and redefine AANHPI identity and culture.
The program begins with a conversation with Ann Curry and filmmaker Ben Loeterman about the new AMERICAN EXPERIENCE documentary, Bombshell. This powerful film explores how the U.S. government manipulated the narrative about the atomic bombings of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and sheds light on the efforts of a group of intrepid reporters to let the world know the truth.
Together, Ben and Ann will discuss the enduring societal impact these historic events had on both Japanese and American lives. This conversation, moderated by Ryo Morimoto, Assistant Professor in Anthropology at Harvard University, serves as a powerful entry point to understand the need for accurate reporting and the roots of AANHPI resilience.
The evening program then transitions into an inspiring one-on-one conversation with journalist Ann Curry, moderated by Tinku Ray, Executive Editor of The World. Ann will share her insights, including her personal journey and the cultural heritage that informs her approach to her career as a journalist.
We hope you can join us for this important community conversation.
The formal program will be followed by a reception featuring nonprofit partners including Greater Malden Asian American Community Coalition, India Association of Greater Boston and Ricesticks and Tea, the Asian Food Pantry.
We encourage everyone to watch AMERICAN EXPERIENCE documentary, Bombshell.
This event is presented with support from our sponsor, Bernadine Tsung-Megason at Dreamega International Realty.
Ann Curry
Journalist, Chubb Fellow and Trumbull Fellow at Yale University
Ann Curry is an award-winning journalist. A former NBC Network news anchor and national and international correspondent, she has reported from conflicts in Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Darfur, Congo, the Central African Republic, Kosovo, Serbia, Lebanon, and Israel; on nuclear tensions from North Korea and Iran and from numerous humanitarian disasters, including the tsunamis in Southeast Asia and Japan, floods in Pakistan, and the massive 2010 earthquake in Haiti.
Ann has also executed, produced, and reported a documentary series with PBS connecting people affected by world events, “We’ll Meet Again,” and a medical series with Lionsgate, connecting specialists worldwide with underinsured Americans named “Chasing the Cure.”
She was given the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement in Journalism award in 2022. She has seven national news Emmys for her reporting along with numerous Murrow, Gracie, National Headliner and Webby Awards. The NAACP has honored her with an Excellence in Reporting award. Women in Communications has awarded her a Matrix.
Ben Loeterman
Director/Producer, American Experience: Bombshell
Ben Loeterman is an award winning filmmaker of current affairs and history documentaries. His films have aired as PBS specials and on three PBS series, the BBC, Sundance Channel, and others. His current film, BOMBSHELL, examines US government propaganda, censorship, and the role of the press in reporting from 1945-47 on the atomic bombings in Japan through the lens of four correspondents who took decidedly different approaches.
Photo credit: GBH Creative
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