Print Issue: 2015

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Community

Holocaust Museum of Houston Hosts Teacher Training Workshop

By P.C. Staff

April 2, 2015

Participants in the Houston teacher training workshop included (front row, seated, from left) Bill Yoshino, Sharon Ishii-Jordan, Lillian Ogata Bonner,…
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Commentary & Opinions

My Country: Our Battle

By Nina Tanaka

April 2, 2015

By Rhianna Taniguchi It is not all about being pro-choice. The battle for women’s reproductive health is a much larger…
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Arts & Entertainment

‘An American Dream’ Premieres at the Seattle Opera

By Tiffany Ujiiye

April 2, 2015

By Tiffany Ujiiye Seattle Opera’s main stage season kicks off this August with new productions from the Belonging(s) Project, performing…
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Community

Forum and Art Exhibit Begins Discussion on the Atomic Bomb’s 70th Anniversary

By Tiffany Ujiiye

April 2, 2015

By Tiffany Ujiiye This year marks the 70th anniversary of the atomic bomb dropping on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, sparking discussion…
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National

Dick S. Hamada to be Inducted in the Military Intelligence Corps Hall of Fame

April 2, 2015

Brig. Gen. John Magruder (left), deputy director of the Office of Strategic Services, presents Dick Hamada the Soldier’s Medal on…
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In-Depth

Yo-Yo Champion Sets His Sights on Another World Title

By Connie K. Ho

April 2, 2015

High school student Michael Nakamura is preparing to compete in August for another world title at the World Yo-Yo Championship…
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Community

Portland JACL’s DOR Celebrates its Local Nisei

By Heidi Kimiko Tolentino

April 2, 2015

By Heidi Tolentino In recognition of Day of Remembrance, the Portland JACL board held an Appreciation Luncheon on Feb. 22…
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Community

Chicago’s DOR Pays Homage to ‘Women Warriors’

By Kenji Kuramitsu

April 2, 2015

By Ryan Kuramitsu Earlier this month, members of Chicago’s Japanese American community gathered at the Chicago History Museum to commemorate…
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Community

CCDC’s DOR Features the Distinguished American Awards

April 2, 2015

Marion Masada and Rev. Saburo Masada. Photos by Howard K. Watkins By P.C. Staff JACL’s strong advocacy in the aftermath…
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Community

San Jose Honors ‘Stories From the Past, Lessons for Today’

By Christy Chaat

April 2, 2015

Tom Oshidari (left) and Neil Kozuma carry banners as they lead a candlelight walk through the streets of San Jose…
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National

Japanese American Activist Todd Endo Returns to Selma for the 50th Anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Demonstrations

April 2, 2015

By P.C. Staff WASHINGTON, D.C. — Todd Endo, likely the last surviving Asian American participant in the 1965 voting rights…
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Asakawa

Day of Remembrance Is Worth Remembering

By Gil Asakawa

April 2, 2015

By Gil Asakawa Was there a Day of Remembrance event where you live, and if so, did you go? If…
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JACL

The Japanese American Leadership Delegation Announces Its 2015 Delegates

March 5, 2015

This year’s JALD delegates participated in an orientation session on Jan. 30-31 at the Japanese American National Museum in Los…
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In-Depth

A Day of Infamy and a Day of Remembrance

By Tiffany Ujiiye

March 5, 2015

(From left) Prof. Franklin Odo leads a panel discussion with Shirley Higuchi, Norman Y. Mineta, David Ono, Alice Takemoto and…
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Arts & Entertainment

‘Twice Heroes’ Book of Nisei Veterans Now Available for JACL Members

February 24, 2015

By P.C. Staff Manzanar? The 442nd? The internment? At one time, these were just vaguely familiar names to Tom Graves,…
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Community

Upcoming JCCCNC Program Focuses on Tule Lake Block 42 Protest

February 24, 2015

Brothers Mamoru “Mori” (left) and James Tanimoto were among 35 Nisei men from Block 42 who were sent to Klamath…
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