SPJ to Host 'Ethics and Entertainment Journalism' Panel in Los Angeles

SPJ to Host 'Ethics and Entertainment Journalism' Panel in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society of Professional Journalists will host "Ethics and Entertainment Journalism," a panel discussion, on Monday, April 25, at the Los Angeles Central Library.

The event is free and open to the public.

Our panelists are:

Peggy Jo Abraham, news director, "E! News Live" on E! Entertainment Television

Tina Dirmann, former staff reporter for US Weekly

John Horn, staff writer, Los Angeles Times

Heidi Parker, West Coast editor, Playboy (former editorial director for Hollywood Life)

Cynthia Wang, associate bureau chief of the L.A. office, People magazine

Journalism Professor Tom Clanin, of California State University - Fullerton, will moderate what promises to be a lively discussion.

The event begins at 7 p.m. in the first-floor auditorium of the library, at 630 W. Fifth St. Parking is available in the 524 S. Flower St. garage.

To learn more about SPJ's Greater Los Angeles Professional Chapter, visit our Web site at: http://www.spj.org/losangeles

For more information, please e-mail us at: spj_la@hotmail.com

Source: The Los Angeles Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists

CONTACT: Claudia Peschiutta for SPJLA, +1-323-493-7063

Web site: http://www.spj.org/losangeles

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