Henry Fuhrmann | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 17, 1956 |
| Died | September 14, 2022 (aged 65) |
| Alma mater | Columbia University California State University |
| Occupation | Journalist |
Henry Fuhrmann (December 17, 1956 — September 14, 2022) was a Japanese American journalist and editor, and had previously been assistant managing editor at the Los Angeles Times. Known for his work as a copy editor, Fuhrmann's editorial decision-making led to widespread changes in rhetoric used in media about hyphenated ethnicities, gender identity, and national memory.
Early life and education[edit]
Fuhrmann was born on an American hospital ship in Japan in 1956 and raised in Port Hueneme, California.[1] His father, Ronald Fuhrmann, was a Navy corpsman, and met Fuhrmann's mother, Yukiko, in Yokosuka; after they moved to California, she worked as a seamstress.[2]
Initially interested in becoming an engineer, Fuhrmann attended the California Institute of Technology, later transferring to University of California, Los Angeles and then California State University, Los Angeles in 1980 to pursue a degree in journalism. After receiving his bachelor's degree in journalism, Furhmann received a master's in journalism from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in 1989.[2]
Career[edit]
While attending California State University, Fuhrmann was editor-in-chief of its student newspaper, the University Times, between 1981 and 1982. While there, he covered the first school shooting on the university's campus, which later won him a national award from the Society of Professional Journalists, and created a copy-editing guide for the paper.[3]
The Los Angeles Times[edit]
Fuhrmann started his career working for Newsday as a copy editor in 1989 before working for the L.A. Times through its fellowship program geared toward newsroom diversity.[4][5] Initially a copy editor for the paper's calendar section, Fuhrmann later became deputy editor of the paper's business section, and managed the transition of the paper into the digital news space as a digital copy desk chief.[1]
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Asian American Journalists Association[edit]
Fuhrmann was an active member of the Asian American Journalists Association, joining the organization in 1989. He served as the Los Angeles chapter's co-president three times, as well as on its national board of directors and advisory roles.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b https://www.latimes.com/people/thomas-curwen (2022-09-15). "Henry Fuhrmann, Times editor and 'word nerd' who fought for fairness in grammar, dies". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-08-07.
{{cite web}}: External link in|last= - ^ a b Reports, Rafu (2022-10-09). "OBITUARY: Henry Fuhrmann, 65; Journalist, Advocate for Coverage of AAPI Community". Rafu Shimpo. Retrieved 2023-08-07.
- ^ Alva, Mia. "Remembering former L.A. Times news leader and University Times editor Henry Fuhrmann". University Times. Retrieved 2023-08-07.
- ^ Lincoln, Ross A. (2022-09-15). "Henry Fuhrmann, Longtime LA Times Editor Who Championed Inclusive Writing in Journalism, Dies at 65". TheWrap. Retrieved 2023-08-07.
- ^ a b "Henry Fuhrmann dies at 65; tenacious editor and our dear friend - Asian American Journalists Association". 2022-09-15. Retrieved 2023-08-07.
External links[edit]
- "Drop the hyphen in Asian American" essay [1]