This workshop will introduce you to the world of investigative journalism and will provide you with the tools to develop your early skills and knowledge of the business. During this two-hour, eight-class course, we will focus on developing your writing and research skills. The instructor will also create an “investigative scenario” for you to research as a class project. Objectives include developing, maintaining and enhancing your journalistic writing skills with creativity and the highest of journalistic standards. Each two-hour class will include lecture, question-and-answer session and individual time with instructor to work on class project.

The registration deadline is August 14th, 2006. Check out the link above for more info.

For those of you who don't know, Kearny Street (or KSW for short) is the oldest Asian American arts organization. Since 1972, KSW has provided a focal point for artists and community members to come together, exchange ideas, and discover their shared histories. After being housed in a small, shared office, last year they moved to their own home at space180 in San Francisco's Mission District.

Right now they are in the midst of a fundraising campaign. Grant support is down, and they need to raise $50,000 by the end of August. They are only about a third of the way there. Your support will help KSW launch its new youth program, build a cash reserve, and establish space180 as a hub for community arts.

Organizations like KSW and Hyphen can't survive without community support. So give what you can if Asian American arts and media are important to you. Thank you!