Print Issue: 2015

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JACL’s 2015 Legacy Fund Grants Program Now Under Way

By P.C. Staff

February 10, 2015

By JACL Staff SAN FRANCISCO — The 2015 Legacy Fund Grants Program is now underway announced the program’s co-chairs, Janice…
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In-Depth

An Urban Jungle on Valentine’s Day

By Tiffany Ujiiye

February 10, 2015

The Los Angeles Flower Market faces international flower imports and a decrease in Japanese Americans but remains positive in market…
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Arts & Entertainment

REVIEW: ‘Fresh Off the Boat’

By Kenji Kuramitsu

February 10, 2015

The ABC series finds its novelty in reversing the dominant, top-down narrative surrounding Asian America. By Ryan Kuramitsu, JACL MDC Youth Rep On…
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Community

Remaining Korean War MIS Veteran Group Funds Donated to JANM

By P.C. Staff

February 10, 2015

(From left) Junji Sarashima, JANM’s Greg Kimura, Bob Miyasaki and Tohru Isobe at the donation ceremony at the Japanese American…
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Obituaries

Okada, Bette

January 29, 2015

OKADA, Bette (nee Masuda), 95, of Passaic, formerly of Montclair, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2014. Mrs. Okada was…
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Arts & Entertainment

A Rocky and Slanted Battle

By Tiffany Ujiiye

January 27, 2015

(From left) Slant’s Simon Tam, Tyler Chen, Ken Shima and Will Moore. Photo by Cospix.net Rock band ‘The Slants’ continues…
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Community

Sukiyaki and a Japanese Garden’s Dream

By Tiffany Ujiiye

January 27, 2015

Dave Kenney’s book shares the Normandale Japanese Garden’s history as the garden’s committee announces its second annual festival. By Tiffany…
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Military & Veterans

City of Alhambra’s “Go for Broke” Rose Parade Float Honors Congressional Gold Medal Recipients

By P.C. Staff

January 27, 2015

The city of Alhambra’s 2015 Rose Parade float entry, titled “Go for Broke,” paid tribute to the men who served…
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JACL

Operational Efficiency, Maintaining a Solid Financial Foundation and Enhancing External Partnerships Chief Among 2015 Goals

By David Lin

January 27, 2015

By David Lin, National President Dear JACLers, Happy New Year! Shin-nen akemashite omedeto gozaimasu! Welcome to the New Year’s…
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NY/SC Looks to Expand and Continue Programs to Engage and Empower Youth

By Michelle Yamashiro, Nicole Gaddie

January 27, 2015

By Nicole Gaddie, NYSC Chairperson, and Michelle Yamashiro, NYSC Representative Happy 2015 from the JACL National Youth Student Council! The…
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JACL

Improving Financial Stability Remains Key in 2015

By Matthew Farrells

January 27, 2015

By Matthew Farrells, National Secretary Treasurer Happy New Year! I wish everyone a healthy and prosperous 2015. As I look…
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JACL

Fostering Chapter Development and Increasing Membership Remains Essential

By Toshi Abe

January 27, 2015

By Toshi Abe, VP of Membership The JACL faces many challenges in the coming year, and JACL staff and board…
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JACL

Bridging Past and Present: 2015

By Jeffrey Moy

January 27, 2015

By Jeffrey Moy, VP of Public Affairs As 2015 begins, I want to wish everyone a happy and healthy new…
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Commentary & Opinions

Remember Ronin

By David Unruhe

January 27, 2015

By David Unruhe, Governor of the Northern California Western Nevada Pacific District Remember the name Ronin Shimizu. That’s a statement,…
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JACL

Hail & Farewell

By Chip Larouche

January 27, 2015

By Chip Larouche, VP of Planning and Development Happy New Year! I hope 2015 is off to a good start…
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JACL

Renewal, Rebirth and Reward for the CCDC in 2015

By Roberta Barton

January 27, 2015

By Roberta Barton, Governor of the Central California District Council When I was asked to consider serving as Central California…
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