Print Issue: 2018

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Features

‘Redress 30 Years Later: Looking Back and Moving Forward’

By Allison Haramoto

August 3, 2018

Redress panelists Stuart Ishimaru, Karen Narasaki, moderator David Inoue and Grant Ujifusa (Photo: George T. Johnston) In a moving plenary…
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JACL

JACL Installs ‘Young-Sei’ Leaders at Sayonara Banquet

By George Toshio Johnston

August 3, 2018

The civil rights organization also honors Lynne Nishijima Ward, Diane Narasaki and Harriet Beleal, plus Mitsuye Endo and Floyd Mori…
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Arts & Entertainment

Lights! Camera! Identity!

By George Toshio Johnston

August 3, 2018

Peter Shinkoda, Tad Nakamura and Mayumi Yoshida show their amusement during the “JA Contributions to the Asian American Cinema Movement”…
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JACL

Resolutions Are Approved at the JACL National Convention; Bid to Amend Bylaws Fails

By P.C. Staff

August 3, 2018

The National Council on July 19 approved Resolution 1, which sought to hire new staff to fill the regional director…
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JACL

JACL Commits to Raising Its Membership

By Allison Haramoto

August 3, 2018

The organization convenes in Philadelphia to hammer out its biennial budget, elect new National Board members and ensure its future…
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Asakawa

Nikkei Voice: I’m (Still) Proud of JACL and the Work We Do!

By Gil Asakawa

August 3, 2018

By Gil Asakawa [dropcap]R[/dropcap]eporting the news is an expensive proposition. It takes staff — reporters, editors, designers — as well…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: A Building Block for the Future

By David Inoue

August 3, 2018

By David Inoue, JACL Executive Director The completion of the 2018 National Convention in Philadelphia brought my first year as…
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JACL

JACL Elects Jeffrey Moy as Its New National President

By P.C. Staff

July 21, 2018

The former vp of public affairs defeats Michelle Amano The JACL’s National Council on July 21 elected Jeffrey Moy during…
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AARP

Reimagine Everything: Disrupt Dementia

By Ron Mori

July 13, 2018

By Ron Mori [dropcap]M[/dropcap]ore than six million people in the United States suffer from various types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s…
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Community

Anaheim Honors Patti Hirahara With Proclamation

By P.C. Staff

July 13, 2018

Anaheim, Calif., resident Patti Hirahara was honored with a proclamation from the Anaheim City Council on June 12 for her…
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Community

University of Hawaii Professor Talks About His New Book ‘In the Shadow of Korematsu’

By P.C. Staff

July 13, 2018

Professor Eric Yamamoto was on hand at the King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center in Honolulu on June 28 to…
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Arts & Entertainment

MGM Resorts to Host Japanese Artist Kisho Mukaiyama

By P.C. Staff

July 13, 2018

Bridging culture and ideas from Japan in Vegas, the artist’s work will be on exhibit at the Bellagio Resort. LAS…
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Features

Kale Wines

By Kristen Taketa

July 13, 2018

Using a unique method to cultivate their offerings, this family owned winery is creating the perfect pairing to complement any…
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Community

From Outcasts to Ovation: California Senate Fetes 442 Veterans

By P.C. Staff

July 13, 2018

The California State Senate commemorated the 75th anniversary of the founding of the 100th Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team on June…
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Community

Los Angeles Times Promotes Kimi Yoshino as Part of Its New Leadership Team

By P.C. Staff

July 13, 2018

LOS ANGELES — In an announcement made by Los Angeles Times Executive Editor Norman Pearlstine on July 9, the newspaper’s…
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Arts & Entertainment

Leslie A. Ito Named New Executive Director of Armory Center for the Arts

By P.C. Staff

July 13, 2018

PASADENA, Calif. — Leslie A. Ito, 43, has been named executive director of the Armory Center for the Arts in…
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