Print Issue: 2020

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Aizumi

A Mother’s Take: Zooming In

By Marsha Aizumi

December 18, 2020

This year has brought so many moments to think about: the coronavirus, the election, the protests and not being able…
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Features

COVID-19 and 2020: Is Hope Finally on the Horizon?

By George Toshio Johnston

December 18, 2020

Yosh Nakano, who has for more than 10 years been an advocate for boosting one’s immune system via glutathione enhancement…
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Asakawa

Nikkei Voice: A Moment in Time: Thinking About Visiting Japan

By Gil Asakawa

December 18, 2020

During the last week of October, there was a lot on my mind, including Covid-19 and the ongoing pandemic, and,…
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AARP

Reimagine Everything: 2020: A Defining Time

By Ron Mori

December 18, 2020

No matter our age, none of us will forget this year, as we have all adapted to our new normal.…
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In-Depth

Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation Announces Mineta Simpson Institute

By Ray Locker

December 18, 2020

The new center will be built in honor of the two lifelong friends to memorialize their years of dedicated political…
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In-Depth

USPS Announces Go for Broke Stamp for 2021

By P.C. Staff

December 18, 2020

Recognizing the heroic contributions of Japanese American Soldiers of World War II, the stamp is finally approved for national distribution.…
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Arts & Entertainment

New Book Revisits Bygone Sansei Dance Music Scene

By George Toshio Johnston

December 18, 2020

Somethin’ Else: Vocalist Royce Jones, bassist Bob Flores, guitarist David Jingu, drummer Nick Urrutia and keyboardist Harry Manaka. (Photo: Courtesy…
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Community

Superior Court Building Renamed After Judge Stephen K. Tamura

By Arthur A. Hansen, Kristine Dennehy, Susan Kawaichi

December 18, 2020

The West Justice Center honors Orange County’s first Asian American lawyer. WESTMINSTER, Calif. — Orange County Superior Court’s West Justice…
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Features

The NY/SC: Overcoming Adversities, Embracing the Future

By JACL National Youth/Student Council

December 18, 2020

JACL’s National Youth/Student Council consists of students and young professional leaders representing their peers on the district and national levels…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: From One Moment in Time to Our Next

By David Inoue

December 18, 2020

2020 has been one for the ages. February seemed pretty normal with JACL chapters across the country holding annual Day…
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Features

The Munemitsu Legacy

By Annie Tang

December 18, 2020

The Japanese American family behind Mendez v. Westminster: California’s first successful desegregation case By Annie Tang, Special Contributor Many Orange…
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Features

Clothing for All Generations

By Allison Haramoto

December 18, 2020

For Alec Nakashima and his company, Akashi-Kama, he’s grateful to be surviving as a business in 2020 and ready to…
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Features

Making ‘Mochi Magic’

By Allison Haramoto

December 18, 2020

Kaori Becker’s new cookbook offers delectable recipes that showcase her love and passion for the sweet Japanese dessert. By Allison…
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Features

A Passion for Ballet

By Rob Buscher

December 18, 2020

Ria Adachi pursues her dream of becoming a professional dancer at the world-famous Bolshoi Academy in Moscow. By Rob Buscher,…
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Commentary & Opinions

Legal–Ease: An Attorney’s Perspective: The Election Is Over — Now What???

By Judd Matsunaga

December 18, 2020

Do you remember learning about our government from your old high school civics class? The Constitution of the United States…
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Arts & Entertainment

Foster-ing the Love of Writing, Education and Activism in East LA

By Athena Mari Asklipiadis

December 18, 2020

Sesshu and his daughter at Placita Olvera in Los Angeles (Photo: Lindsay Bolling) Author/educator/activist Sesshu Foster has dedicated his life…
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