Willie Williams named L.A. police chief; redress funding in doubt
Willie L. Williams was named L.A. police chief-designate, and Gwen Muranaka reported on what the choice meant for reform of…
Category: Issue archive
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Bob Bratt leaves the Office of Redress Administration
Redress led the news in this eight-page issue. Robert K. Bratt left his post as executive director of the Office…
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Hate crimes bill, redress amendments and the crisis in Peru
A federal hate crimes bill led the news. Rep. Charles Schumer and Sen. Paul Simon introduced the Hate Crimes Sentencing…
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Redress funding at stake: Civil Liberties Act amendments, 1992
Redress led the news in this eight-page issue. On March 26, spokespersons for the Japanese American community testified in support…
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Redress funding bill and a murder inquiry: the March 27, 1992 issue
Legislation to complete redress led the news. The Civil Liberties Act Amendments of 1992 were introduced March 24 to fund…
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JACL weighs a major reorganization, and San Diegans discuss Japan-bashing
A proposed reorganization of the JACL led this eight-page issue. Lillian Kimura presented the plan to the national board, which…
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Hate, threats and a Manzanar law: the March 13, 1992 issue
Anti-Japanese sentiment ran through this eight-page issue. South Carolina Sen. Ernest Hollings made a mushroom cloud joke about Japan during…
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Hayakawa’s death and a federal report on bias against Asian Americans
The death of former U.S. Senator S.I. Hayakawa at age 85 and a new federal report on bias against Asian…
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Manzanar bill, anti-Asian violence and the 1942 Tolan hearings
A bill to make Manzanar a national historic site passed the House of Representatives on Feb. 19 and awaited President…
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Anti-Japan sentiment and the Sumitomo contract: February 1992
Anti-Japanese feeling in the news was the main subject of this eight-page issue. Gwen Muranaka reported that Los Angeles Mayor…
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Day of Remembrance under pressure in Tacoma, and Japan-bashing in 1992
Lillian Baker’s letter campaign against the Day of Remembrance in Tacoma, Washington, led this issue. Gwen Muranaka reported that Baker…
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1992: Redress funding and the 50th year of Executive Order 9066
Redress and remembrance led this 8-page issue. Bush administration officials Patricia Saiki and Elaine Chao were described as influential in…
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Redress funding news and rising anti-Japanese sentiment in 1992
Redress funding led this eight-page issue. Pacific Citizen learned at press time that the Justice Department was expected to announce…
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Bomb threat and racist graffiti ahead of the 1992 Day of Remembrance
A bomb threat against the Pacific Southwest District office of JACL led the issue. The caller promised attacks at Day…
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Redress benefits cut for veterans, and hate crimes in California
Two stories ran side by side on the front page. Several Japanese American veterans told JACL that the Veterans Administration…
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Hate crimes in 1991, and a bitter debate over the redress video
Anti-Asian hate crimes were the subject of this 20-page issue’s front page. Gwen Muranaka surveyed 1991 with comments from community…
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Mike Masaoka remembered, and the Pearl Harbor 50th anniversary
Mike Masaoka, who died in 1991, was remembered across the commentary pages. Harry K. Honda wrote about the many columnists…
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Pearl Harbor at 50: hate crimes, anniversary fears and Nisei stories
The 50th anniversary of Pearl Harbor ran through this 8-page issue. Reports described worry in the Japanese American community that…