Print Issue: 2017

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Arts & Entertainment

The Untold Story of Asian Americans in Early Hollywood

By Rob Buscher

August 18, 2017

Sessue Hayakawa starred in 1919’s ”His Debt,” which was produced by his Haworth Pictures Corp. Early Asian American actors persevered…
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Arts & Entertainment

On Air With the JACL

By P.C. Staff

August 18, 2017

JACL National President Gary Mayeda and TV host Robert Handa on the set of “Asian Pacific America With Robert Handa,”…
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Military & Veterans

U.S. Veteran Returns Japanese Soldier’s flag

By Associated Press

August 18, 2017

HIGASHISHIRAKAWA, JAPAN — Tatsuya Yasue buried his face into the flag and smelled it. Then, he held the 93-year-old hands…
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Community

San Fernando Valley JACL Announces 2017 Scholarship Winners

By Jean-Paul deGuzman

August 18, 2017

From left: Seira Narita, Kara Tanaka and Olivia Mazzucato. (Photo: San Fernando JACL) The San Fernando Valley chapter of the…
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Community

Sus Ito World War II Photo Exhibit Set to Open

August 18, 2017

The Fullerton Arboretum in Fullerton, Calif., is hosting a new exhibit featuring Dr. Susumu “Sus” Ito’s World War II images…
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Commentary & Opinions

Legal-Ease: An Attorney’s Perspective: The Dangers of Online, DIY Estate Plans

By Staci Yamashita-Iida

August 18, 2017

By Staci Yamashita-Iida, Esq. Will my Will work? Can I trust my Trust? If you’ve created your Estate Plan online,…
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Asakawa

Nikkei Voice: NHK Is Your Direct Line to Japanese News

By Gil Asakawa

August 18, 2017

By Gil Asakawa The recent 72nd anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima went by quietly on American news (in part…
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National

JACL Condemns Weekend Act of Terrorism Against Minnesota Mosque

By P.C. Staff

August 18, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Japanese American Citizens League condemned the Aug. 5 bombing of a Bloomington, Minn., mosque as an…
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National

JACL Condemns Hate Rally in Charlottesville

By P.C. Staff

August 14, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Japanese American Citizens League on Aug. 14 denounced the racism, bigotry and violence in Charlottesville, Va.,…
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AARP

Reimagine Everything: It’s Never Too Early to Start Saving for Retirement

By Ron Mori

August 4, 2017

By Ron Mori At my first “real” job out of school, my supervisor was a very stern retired Army captain.…
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National

Appeals of ‘Never Again’ Heard on 72nd Anniversary of Atomic Bombing

By Associated Press

August 4, 2017

HIROSHIMA, Japan — Hiroshima’s appeal of “never again” on the 72nd anniversary Aug. 6 of the world’s first atomic bomb…
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Community

Volunteers Invited to Join Public Archeology Project at Manzanar

By P.C. Staff

August 4, 2017

Manzanar’s award-winning public archeology program provides exceptional opportunities to learn about the past and help preserve the site and its…
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Commentary & Opinions

Reflections: We Have Much Work to Do and Everyone Plays a Very Important Part

By Kenji Kuramitsu

August 4, 2017

By Kenji Kuramitsu, JACL NY/SC Representative At the JACL National Convention in July, the National Youth/Student Council held an orientation…
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Features

The ‘Heart’ of History

By Maggie Loker

August 4, 2017

Nearly 450 people attended the Julu 28-39 Heart Mountain Pilgrimage, held near Wyoming’s Heart Mountain, pictured, at the Heart Mountain…
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Community

JANM Receives Two Grants for 2017 From the National Park Service

By P.C. Staff

August 4, 2017

LOS ANGELES — The Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo has been awarded more than $427,000 in…
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Community

Save Remaining Artist Lofts in L.A. Arts District

By Miya Iwataki

August 4, 2017

A rally was held in the Arts District of Los Angeles on July 29 to support several artists facing eviction…
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