Print Issue: 2017

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Commentary & Opinions

Smaller Publications Like the P.C. Are Still Important

By Jody Mitori

April 7, 2017

A longtime friend of mine and I were running together recently. She is well-educated and well-informed, but she expressed her…
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Community

Jeff Morita Assists Veterans in Obtaining High French Medal

By P.C. Staff

April 7, 2017

HONOLULU — Jeff Morita, a retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class and a Department of the Army Civilian (39 years)…
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AARP

Reimagine Everything: Calling All AAPI Entrepreneurs!

By Ron Mori

March 24, 2017

By Ron Mori Have you thought about turning what you love, what brings you joy and serves others into something…
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Commentary & Opinions

Nikkei Identity and the Japanese Language

By Rob Buscher

March 24, 2017

A look at how to sustain J.A. identity in today’s United States By Rob Buscher, Contributor In a community that…
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Community

‘Our Story Is One We Can Tell on Our Own’

By Kristen Taketa

March 24, 2017

A Yonsei reflects on her enlightening and empowering trip to Japan as a participant of the Kakehashi Project. By Kristen…
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Arts & Entertainment

George Takei Still Boldly Trekking to New Frontiers

By P.C. Staff

March 24, 2017

New Frontiers curator Jeff Yang, George Takei and JANM board of trustees Vice Chair Wendy Shiba meet the press on…
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Arts & Entertainment

UCLA Kyodo Taiko to Perform at 48th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage

By P.C. Staff

March 24, 2017

LOS ANGELES — UCLA Kyodo Taiko will perform at the 48th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage, sponsored by the Manzanar Committee, on…
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Community

Topaz Museum Grand Opening Set for July 7-8

By P.C. Staff

March 24, 2017

A full day of activities is planned to mark the museum’s new exhibits. It’s official! The grand opening for the…
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National

NPS: D.C. Cherry Trees Start Bloom Period

By P.C. Staff

March 24, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Park Service says Washington, D.C.’s, famous cherry trees are blooming again after a killing frost.…
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Community

Ann Burroughs Named President and CEO of JANM

By P.C. Staff

March 24, 2017

LOS ANGELES — The board of trustees of the Japanese American National Museum announced March 24 that Ann Burroughs has…
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Commentary & Opinions

A Yonsei Transplanted: Hate Speech Should Not Be Tolerated

By Matthew Ormseth

March 24, 2017

By Matthew Ormseth Americans have dug in along partisan lines, and the American university is no different. Higher education has…
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Commentary & Opinions

Legal-Ease: An Attorney’s Perspective: Gifts for Your Caregiver: The Pitfall You Didn’t Know About

By Staci Yamashita-Iida

March 24, 2017

By Staci Yamashita-Iida, Esq. Coming from a Japanese American community, I grew up calling my friends’ parents “Auntie” and “Uncle.”…
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Commentary & Opinions

JACL Announces Retirement of William Yoshino

By JACL National Board

March 24, 2017

Dear JACL Members, Friends and Supporters, The Japanese American Citizens League announces that Mr. William Yoshino will be retiring at…
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Commentary & Opinions

Supporting the P.C. Helps Students Like Me

By Juli Yoshinaga

March 24, 2017

By Juli Yoshinaga, NY/SC P.C. Editorial Board Representative On behalf of the NY/SC team and myself, I’d like to thank everyone…
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Community

JACL NCWNP to Hold Awards Banquet and Celebration

March 10, 2017

The Northern California-Western Nevada-Pacific District of the JACL will hold its award banquet and celebration on April 22 at the…
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JACL

JACL Condemns Recent Threats Against the Jewish Community

By JACL National

March 10, 2017

The JACL condemns the recent threats to the Jewish community, including threats targeting community centers and the vandalism of cemeteries…
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