Print Issue: 2014

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Arts & Entertainment

Highlighting Modern Love in ‘Wedding Palace’

By Connie K. Ho

October 20, 2014

By Connie K. Ho, Contributor Almost 35 percent of married couples meet online, according to a study by the Proceedings…
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Community

Japanese American Organizations Honor Adm. Harris B. Harris Jr. in Hawaii

By JACL National

October 17, 2014

By JACL National Staff HONOLULU — Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet and the…
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Community

Tule Lake Committee Announces 2014 Pilgrimage Dates

By P.C. Staff

October 17, 2014

The dates of the 2014 Tule Lake Pilgrimage will be July 4-7, announced the Tule Lake Committee. Registration for the…
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Commentary & Opinions

New Year Launches Major Civil Rights Effort

By Priscilla Ouchida

October 17, 2014

By Priscilla Ouchida, JACL National Director I joined a packed meeting late last year at the AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington,…
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Commentary & Opinions

Mirai Nagasu

By John Tateishi

October 17, 2014

By John Tateishi The image is burned into my memory. Craig Dixon, the nation’s top hurdler and one of the…
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Asakawa

When JAs Say, ‘Camp,’ They’re Not Talking About Summer Camp

By Gil Asakawa

October 17, 2014

By Gil Asakawa It’s a rite of greeting among older Japanese Americans. I’ve seen it happen over and over —…
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Commentary & Opinions

Estate Tax or Income Tax? Planning for Your Charitable Contributions

By Steve Okamoto

October 17, 2014

By Steve Okamoto, Planned Giving Committee Chairman The American public is a very generous group. In 2012, Americans donated $316.23…
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JACL

ABC Entertainment Group President Meets with Asian American Organizations

By JACL National

October 17, 2014

By JACL National Staff In response to a skit aired on the “Jimmy Kimmel Live” show on Oct. 16, 2013,…
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Arts & Entertainment

Japanese American Filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura Wins Gotham Independent Film Award

October 17, 2014

Japanese American filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura beat out the competition over the holidays to win the Gotham Independent Film Award. Nakamura’s…
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National

World War II Veteran Roy Matsumoto Turns 100, Celebrates With a Screening of His Completed Film ‘Honor and Sacrifice’

October 17, 2014

Creators of the Japanese American WWII documentary ‘Honor and Sacrifice’ are hoping to nationally broadcast the film on PBS later…
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Commentary & Opinions

Growing Up in Sawtelle

By John Tateishi

October 17, 2014

By John Tateishi I was born in Los Angeles, spent my formative years from ages 3-6 in Manzanar and, after…
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Commentary & Opinions

The J-word and Other Indignities

By Bill Yoshino

October 17, 2014

By Bill Yoshino Last year at this time, the editor of the Chicago Shimpo told me about an exhibit on…
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Aizumi

A Mother’s Take: Looking Back with Gratitude, Looking Forward with Hope

By Marsha Aizumi

October 17, 2014

By Marsha Aizumi As I sit down to my computer, ready to write my hopes and dreams for 2014, I…
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National

Congressional Gold Medal Traveling Exhibit Makes Final Stop in Texas

By P.C. Staff

October 17, 2014

By P.C. Staff The Smithsonian’s Congressional Gold Medal traveling exhibit made its final stop in Houston, Texas, after a year…
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