Print Issue: 2021

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JACL Applauds Signing of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

By JACL National

November 19, 2021

By JACL National President Biden signed the $1 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) on Nov. 15.…
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JACL

JACL Is Hiring for a New Fellow

By P.C. Staff

November 19, 2021

The organization is now accepting applications for the Norman Y. Mineta Fellowship JACL is now hiring for the Norman Y.…
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AARP

Reimagine Everything: AARP Survey: Veterans More Likely to Lose Money to Fraudsters

By Ron Mori

November 19, 2021

As we enter the holiday season, veterans, active-duty service members and their families are nearly 40 percent more likely to…
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Community

Students Honor Sgt. Kazuo Masuda

By Patti Hirahara

November 19, 2021

Children at the school named after the fallen WWII soldier pay tribute to his legacy during a special Veterans Day…
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Aizumi

A Mother’s Take: Blended Families — Listening and Leaning Into Love

By Marsha Aizumi

November 19, 2021

I sometimes look back on my journey and realize though I felt our story was filled with complexity, there are…
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Commentary & Opinions

Legal-Ease: An Attorney’s Perspective: Choosing an Executor for Your Will

By Judd Matsunaga

November 19, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused many people to start thinking about their own mortality. As you make your estate plan,…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: Giving Thanks Where It Is Truly Needed

By David Inoue

November 19, 2021

As we celebrate Thanksgiving this year, it would be my custom to take the time to thank all who make…
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Community

PSWDC Announces JACL Holiday Cheer Project

By P.C. Staff

November 19, 2021

The PSWDC’s JACL Holiday Cheer Project is an annual community service program to help make the holiday season a more…
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Community

Manzanar National Historic Site Superintendent Bernadette Johnson Retires

By P.C. Staff

November 12, 2021

LOS ANGELES — The Manzanar Committee has extended its congratulations and best wishes to Bernadette Johnson, superintendent, Manzanar National Historic…
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Arts & Entertainment

Filmmaker, Educator Holly Yasui dead at 67

By P.C. Staff

November 10, 2021

She Maintained the Legacy of Her Father, Civil Rights Icon Minoru Yasui By P.C. Staff Holly Yasui, a multihyphenate talent…
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AARP

Reimagine Everything:AARP Launches New Tool to Help Veterans Access Health Care

By Ron Mori

November 5, 2021

AARP recently launched a new tool to bring together valuable information and resources to help veterans, military families and their…
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Features

Army Museum Finally Opens Nisei Soldier Experience  After Pandemic Delay

By P.C. Staff

November 5, 2021

Gen. Paul Nakasone served as the keynote speaker of the NVN Celebration Dinner. (Photo: Courtesy of NVN) By P.C. Staff…
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Features

The Congressional Gold Medal:
An Accomplishment for the Ages

By P.C. Staff

November 5, 2021

Susumu Ito, in the red, white and blue garrison cap and displaying his Congressional Gold Medal, is flanked by members…
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Features

Remembering Vietnam War Vet Kay Kimura

By P.C. Staff

November 5, 2021

Fellow Marine Pat Garrett uncovers a remarkable backstory. By P.C. Staff When 2nd Lt. Kay Kazu Kimura, USMC, was killed…
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Asakawa

Nikkei Voice: Finally, a Salute to WWII Nisei Veterans

By Gil Asakawa

November 5, 2021

It took 15 years, but the U.S. Postal Service this past June released a Forever stamp that memorializes the…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: ‘Perfect Is the Enemy of the Good’

By David Inoue

November 5, 2021

The phrase “Perfect is the enemy of the good” is widely attributed to Voltaire and has no better application than…
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