Print Issue: 2018

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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: Korematsu Repeal Repeats the Same Mistake

By David Inoue

July 13, 2018

By David Inoue, JACL Executive Director [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t should have been a time of celebration. In the Supreme Court’s majority decision,…
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Aizumi

A Mother’s Take: Braving the Wilderness

By Marsha Aizumi

July 13, 2018

By Marsha Aizumi [dropcap]L[/dropcap]ast month, Aiden and I were asked to speak to about 40 Mormon Church leaders. Aiden said…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: Time to Heal

By David Inoue

July 13, 2018

By David Inoue, JACL Executive Director [dropcap]E[/dropcap]arlier this month, I attended the Tule Lake Pilgrimage as one of three that…
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AARP

Reimagine Everything: Can I Get Paid to Be a Caregiver for a Family Member?

By Scott Tanaka

June 29, 2018

By Scott Tanaka, MSW, Project Specialist at AARP [dropcap]A[/dropcap]nswer: In some cases and some places. I have previously shared about…
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Community

Sequoia JACL Awards Its 2018 Scholarship Recipients

By P.C. Staff

June 29, 2018

“I want to thank my parents for all their support,” said Brittney Kitaura as she received the High School…
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Community

Florin JACL Awards 2018 Scholarship Recipients

By P.C. Staff

June 29, 2018

The Florin-Sacramento Valley Chapter of the JACL honored five outstanding students as recipients of its 2018 scholarship awards on May…
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Community

Twin Cities JACL Co-Sponsors ‘Challenging Islamophobia’ Conference

By Cheryl Hirata-Dulas

June 29, 2018

By Cheryl Hirata-Dulas The Twin Cities JACL co-sponsored “Challenging Islamophobia,” a full-day conference organized by the Minnesota Chapter of…
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Community

Sankey, Doizaki Among Honorees for Kunsho Medals

By P.C. Staff

June 29, 2018

Ernest and Kiyo Doizaki and Kitty Sankey on June 10 at the 2018 Jokun Recognition Community Luncheon. (Photo: George Kita)…
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Community

In Memory of the Pioneers Without Families

By P.C. Staff

June 29, 2018

Community members gather in Palo Alto, Calif., to hold the annual Memorial Day remembrance service. The stone reads “memorial for…
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Community

JCCH’s Carole Hayashino Announces Retirement

By P.C. Staff

June 29, 2018

The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii launches a nationwide search for a new president/executive director. HONOLULU — The Japanese Cultural Center…
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Commentary & Opinions

Legal-Ease: An Attorney’s Perspective: Future Planning for Young Families

By Staci Yamashita-Iida

June 29, 2018

By Staci Toji, Esq. [dropcap]I[/dropcap]f you’ve been following my articles and ads in the Pacific Citizen, then you may have…
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Asakawa

Nikkei Voice: I’m Proud of JACL and the Work We Do

By Gil Asakawa

June 29, 2018

By Gil Asakawa [dropcap]I[/dropcap]’ve monku’d from time to time that JACL as an organization can focus too much on the…
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JACL

JACL Announces Awardees to be Recognized at 2018 Convention

By JACL National

June 28, 2018

WASHINGTON — The National JACL has announced that Lynne Nishijima Ward, Diane Narasaki and Harriet Beleal will each receive the…
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Community

D.C. JACL and JAVA Hold Annual Memorial Day Observance

By Mackenzie Hirai

June 15, 2018

The Washington, D.C., JACL and the Japanese American Veterans Assn. presented the 70th annual Memorial Day ceremony and grave visitation…
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Features

My Pilgrimage to Amache as a Yonsei Japanese American

By Athena Mari Asklipiadis

June 15, 2018

Susan (Yahiro) Asklipiadis stands by the original guard tower. (Photo: Athena Mari Asklipiadis) By Athena Mari Asklipiadis My mother, Susan…
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JACL

Presenting Candidates for the 2018-20 JACL National Board

By P.C. Staff

June 15, 2018

Among the important business aspects of this year’s JACL National Convention in Philadelphia will be the election of a new…
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