Print Issue: 2020

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JACSC Holds First Virtual Education Conference

By Ray Locker

October 23, 2020

Among the weekend’s highlights, the consortium also builds membership and momentum for JACS reauthorization. By Ray Locker, Contributor Members of…
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National

JANM Named One of ‘America’s Cultural Treasures’

By P.C. Staff

October 23, 2020

The museum also receives a $5.5 million grant over four years from the Ford Foundation. LOS ANGELES — The Japanese…
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AARP

Reimagine Everything: Two-Thirds of Adults Are Suffering From Social Isolation

By Ron Mori

October 22, 2020

A new study has found that two-thirds of adults report experiencing social isolation and high levels of anxiety since the…
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Aizumi

A Mother’s Take: Okaeri Connects!

By Marsha Aizumi

October 22, 2020

When Aiden came out, I wish I had other Japanese parents to talk to and ask questions. I don’t think…
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Commentary & Opinions

Legal-Ease: An Attorney’s Perspective: How to Live 10 Years Longer

By Judd Matsunaga

October 22, 2020

I love sports. When I was in grammar school, my grandfather took me to my first Dodger game. I dreamed…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: The Power of Names

By David Inoue

October 22, 2020

It’s a story nearly all of us who have non-European names share. My experience was in seventh grade, when one…
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Arts & Entertainment

‘Rockin’ the Boat’ Focuses on Asian Movement Era

By George Toshio Johnston

October 9, 2020

A photo from “Rockin’ the Boat” from protest in New York’s Chinatown, circa 1974. (Photo: Mary Uyematsu Gao. Reprinted with…
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AARP

Reimagine Everything: AARP Collaborates to Address Poll Worker Shortages for 2020 Elections

By Ron Mori

October 9, 2020

AARP has announced a new initiative to enlist poll workers of all ages this November, working in collaboration with the…
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National

Rep. Takano Wins Democracy Award for Exemplary Public Service

By P.C. Staff

October 9, 2020

The Congressional Management Foundation recognizes the lawmaker for outstanding achievement in innovation and modernization. WASHINGTON — Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.)…
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National

What Does It Mean to Be an American?

By P.C. Staff

October 9, 2020

A new curriculum with lesson plans from the Mineta Legacy Project and SPICE features powerful imagery, engaging videos and diverse…
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Community

Murakawa Eyes Seat on El Camino College Board of Trustees

By P.C. Staff

October 9, 2020

By P.C. Staff [Editor’s note: Trisha Murakawa was elected on Nov. 3 and sworn in on Dec. 21.] Armed with…
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Community

NY/SC Announces Digital Storytelling Contest Winners

By Mieko Kuramoto, Sheera Tamura

October 9, 2020

Cousins Kristin Sato and Jessica Bukowski and Sam Hamashima are recognized for their award-winning entries. By Sheera Tamura and Mieko…
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Aizumi

A Mother’s Take: Making My Voice Count

By Marsha Aizumi

October 9, 2020

For the past two months, I have been in writer’s hibernation as I updated my book “Two Spirits, One Heart”…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: Public Health Should Bring Public Wealth

By David Inoue

October 9, 2020

Growing up, I always wanted to be a doctor. I had no idea what public health was. When I finally…
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National

Hawaii Pushes Forward With Tourism Despite Safety Concerns

By Associated Press

October 9, 2020

HONOLULU (AP) — Despite increasing coronavirus cases across the U.S., Hawaii officials hope to reboot tourism next week by loosening months…
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Community

Hernandez Going to Jail for 45 Days for 2019 Assault

By P.C. Staff

October 6, 2020

No charges for racist threats in two June 2020 incidents at Torrance, Calif., park. The woman who was recorded on…
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