Print Issue: 2018

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Community

JACL Mourns the Passing of John Yasumoto: A Visionary Leader in the JA Community

By JACL National

February 23, 2018

By JACL National John Yasumoto’s leadership in the JACL extends back more than 60 years. In 1958, Yasumoto was the…
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Incarceration & Redress

March 10 Program Recognizes Those Who Battled World War II ‘Fake News’

By P.C. Staff

February 23, 2018

While President Trump may have popularized the term, “fake news,” the late Nisei journalist Jimmie Omura and the draft resisters…
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Features

Young Professionals Caucus: Solution to the Membership Crisis?

By Rob Buscher

February 23, 2018

YPC and NY/SC members participated at a regional summit that was held in November 2017 at the Philadelphia Asian American…
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Commentary & Opinions

Reflections: Tule Lake Resisters: My E.O. 9066 Story

By Yukio Kawaratani

February 23, 2018

By Yukio Kawaratani, Guest Columnist [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he World War II American concentration camp experience was the darkest time in Japanese American…
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Aizumi

A Mother’s Take: Living in Hope

By Marsha Aizumi

February 23, 2018

By Marsha Aizumi As many of you might be aware already, I have been appointed to the Biden Foundation’s LGBTQ…
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Commentary & Opinions

A Month Rich in Civil Rights History

By David Inoue

February 23, 2018

By David Inoue, JACL Executive Director [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he month of February is a hectic month for the Japanese American community.…
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Incarceration & Redress

FY2019 Budget Proposal Eliminates Funding for Japanese American History Preservation

By JACL National

February 23, 2018

President Donald Trump’s new budget proposal could mean the end to the Japanese American Confinement Sites Grants program. By National…
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AARP

Reimagine Everything: Free Tax Preparation Service Celebrates 50 Years and 50 Million Served

By Ron Mori

February 9, 2018

By Ron Mori [dropcap]N[/dropcap]ow through April 17, AARP Foundation is providing free tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program.…
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Arts & Entertainment

Dr. Michio Kaku Set to Release ‘The Future of Humanity’

By P.C. Staff

February 9, 2018

No. 1 best-selling author Dr. Michio Kaku is set to release his latest book, “The Future of Humanity: Terraforming Mars,…
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Community

Patrick Chun Selected to Lead Washington State Athletics

By Washington State Athletic Communications

February 9, 2018

By Washington State Athletic Communications PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University President Kirk Schulz has selected Patrick Chun as WSU…
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Community

2018 Legacy Fund Grants Program Announcement

By P.C. Staff

February 9, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO — The JACL Legacy Fund Grants Committee is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for…
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Community

Manzanar Auto Tour Road to Close for Paving

By P.C. Staff

February 9, 2018

Beginning Feb. 12, the 3.2-mile road will be closed through April. The Manzanar National Historic Site’s 3.2-mile auto tour road…
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Community

49th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage Set for April 28

By P.C. Staff

February 9, 2018

This year’s gathering will pay homage to the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988.…
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Features

‘The Yakima Valley Japanese Pioneers’

By P.C. Staff

February 9, 2018

Pictured is one of the displays in the award-winning exhibit at the Yakima Valley Museum. (Photo: Patti Hirahara) Having successfully…
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JACL

National JACL National Board Convenes to Discuss Plans for 2018

By P.C. Staff

February 9, 2018

July’s National Convention, set for Philadelphia, is among the numerous topics discussed at the organization’s San Francisco headquarters. By P.C…
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Features

National JACL’s 2017 Revenue Over Expenses Up $479K

By P.C. Staff

February 9, 2018

JACL National President Gary Mayeda, VP of Membership and Services Haruka Roudebush, JACL Associate Director Stephanie Nitahara and CCDC Gov.…
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