Print Issue: 2020

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Community

Judge Vincent Okamoto Dies at Age 76

By P.C. Staff

September 27, 2020

Highly Decorated Vietnam Veteran Was Also an Army Ranger By P.C. Staff Vincent H. Okamoto, a Vietnam War veteran who…
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Commentary & Opinions

Legal-Ease: An Attorney’s Perspective: Losing Your Mind???

By Judd Matsunaga

September 25, 2020

Not as “sharp” as you once were? Me, too. Perhaps it’s all the prescription medications I take that don’t mix…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: We Shall Overcome

By David Inoue

September 25, 2020

The Pacific Citizen’s annual Scholarship Special Issue is intended to be a celebration, recognizing the accomplishments of the students we…
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Community

JACL Puyallup Valley Chapter Awards Ryan Ling

September 11, 2020

Puyallup Valley JACL has awarded Ryan Ling a $2,000 scholarship for outstanding academic achievement and community service, the chapter said…
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Community

P.C. Staffer Honored by L.A. Press Club

By P.C. Staff

September 11, 2020

The Los Angeles Press Club has awarded the Pacific Citizen a pair of awards at its 62nd SoCal Journalism Awards.…
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Community

JAVA Awards $25,000 in Scholarships

September 11, 2020

The organization announces 13 winners of its annual scholarship program for 2020. WASHINGTON — The Japanese American Veterans Assn. announced…
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Community

Protest and Prayer

By Athena Mari Asklipiadis

September 11, 2020

Christian Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders show up for Black lives. By Athena Mari Asklipiadis, Contributor “A Vigil of Love…
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Arts & Entertainment

A Nisei Artist Luminary Remembered

By Rob Buscher

September 11, 2020

Stamps commemorating the works of artist Ruth Asawa. (Photo: U.S. Postal Service) The late-Ruth Asawa’s legacy as an artist and…
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Features

The Harada House: Strengthening Our Community Through Action

By Judy Lee, Naomi Harada, P.C. Staff, Robyn Peterson

September 11, 2020

A Harada family portrait, 1928. Pictured back row from left are Mine, Mary, Calvin, Masa Atsu, Sumi and Clark; front…
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AARP

Reimagine Everything: Social Security Still Popular as It Reaches Its 85th Anniversary

By Ron Mori

September 11, 2020

The Social Security Act celebrated its 85th anniversary on Aug. 14. The legislation provides retirement benefits to millions of American…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: By the Content of Their Character

By David Inoue

September 11, 2020

Just a few weeks ago, I went down to the Lincoln Memorial with my son to represent JACL at the…
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JACL

Fifty-Seven Years of the March on Washington

By JACL National

September 11, 2020

By JACL National In 1963, a group of JACL members and staff marched for the civil and human rights of…
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Arts & Entertainment

USPS Releases New Stamps Designed by JA Artist

By P.C. Staff

August 28, 2020

Lettering artist Dana Tanamachi puts her artistic ‘stamp’ on a new commemorative set honoring the importance of gratitude. Thank you.…
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Community

Indiana University Apologizes for Japanese American Ban

By Eric Langowski

August 28, 2020

Enacted during WWII, the college also will commission a plaque and organize an event to share the history of JAs.…
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Arts & Entertainment

A Secret No More

By Ray Locker

August 28, 2020

Classmates Bill Higuchi and Setsuko Saito sit next to each in the center of the front row in the photograph…
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Features

More Than a Mushroom Cloud

By Kathleen Burkinshaw

August 28, 2020

Kathleen Burkinshaw (left) and her daughter, Sara, holding a banner Sara made for Ribbon International 2020 (Photo: Courtesy of Kathleen…
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