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Finding Community: A Space for Jewish Nikkei and their Families

By Matthew Weisbly, JACL Daniel K. Inouye Fellow Weisbly I am a Japanese, Chinese, Jewish American. If you want to…

P.C. EditorOctober 23, 2020

Community News

JACSC Holds First Virtual Education Conference

Among the weekend’s highlights, the consortium also builds membership and momentum for JACS reauthorization. By Ray Locker, Contributor (Clockwise from…

P.C. EditorOctober 23, 2020

National News

JANM Named One of ‘America’s Cultural Treasures’

The museum also receives a $5.5 million grant over four years from the Ford Foundation. LOS ANGELES — The Japanese…

P.C. EditorOctober 23, 2020

National News Politics

Rep. Takano Wins Democracy Award for Exemplary Public Service

The Congressional Management Foundation recognizes the lawmaker for outstanding achievement in innovation and modernization. WASHINGTON — Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.)…

P.C. EditorOctober 9, 2020

National News

What Does It Mean to Be an American?

A new curriculum with lesson plans from the Mineta Legacy Project and SPICE features powerful imagery, engaging videos and diverse…

P.C. EditorOctober 9, 2020

Community News Politics

Murakawa Eyes Seat on El Camino College Board of Trustees

By P.C. Staff Trisha Murakawa Armed with a slew of high-profile endorsements and more free time now that her daughter…

P.C. EditorOctober 9, 2020

Community News

NY/SC Announces Digital Storytelling Contest Winners

Cousins Kristin Sato and Jessica Bukowski and Sam Hamashima are recognized for their award-winning entries. By Sheera Tamura and Mieko…

P.C. EditorOctober 9, 2020

National News

Hawaii Pushes Forward With Tourism Despite Safety Concerns

HONOLULU (AP) — Despite increasing coronavirus cases across the U.S., Hawaii officials hope to reboot tourism next week by loosening months…

P.C. EditorOctober 9, 2020

JACL National News

JACL Supports the Neighbors Not Enemies Act

This week, a companion bill to Rep. Ilhan Omar’s House Resolution 5734 was introduced to the Senate by Sen. Mazie…

P.C. EditorOctober 7, 2020

Community News

Hernandez Going to Jail for 45 Days for 2019 Assault

No charges for racist threats in two June 2020 incidents at Torrance, Calif., park. Screen capture of Hernandez The woman…

P.C. EditorOctober 6, 2020