Print Issue: 2021

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Community

S.F. J-town: Buchanan Plan Deadline Gets Delayed

By P.C. Staff

September 10, 2021

City’s homeless department wants to turn the hotel into a permanent homeless facility. By P.C. Staff With the clock ticking…
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Community

Heart Mountain Honors Two Stalwarts at Recent Pilgrimage

By Ray Locker

September 10, 2021

Sam Mihara and Peter Simpson are acknowledged for their longtime advocacy efforts at the intimate in-person gathering. By Ray Locker,…
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Arts & Entertainment

Bad Guys No More

By P.C. Staff

September 10, 2021

Once relegated to playing villains, nerds and martial artists, Asian American actors today are breaking that age-old stereotype, proving that…
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Aizumi

A Mother’s Take: Transitioning From What I Knew

By Marsha Aizumi

September 10, 2021

I met Pam Tajima Praeger through my work with Japanese for Biden. I connected with her because I had never…
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Asakawa

Nikkei Voice: Chinese Food Was Popular in America Before Japanese Cuisine

By Gil Asakawa

September 10, 2021

In her excellent book “The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food,” former New York Times journalist…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: Have Our Cake and Eat It Too

By David Inoue

September 10, 2021

Often today, decisions are starkly differentiated. Red vs. Blue. Vaccine or no vaccine. Mask or no mask. Sometimes however, there…
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Community

Man Pleads Guilty to Restaurant Fire During 2020’s Civil Unrest

September 10, 2021

The San Fernando Valley man answers to the federal charge against him regarding vandalism to Sake House by Hikari. LOS…
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JACL

JACL on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

By JACL National

September 10, 2021

By JACL National WASHINGTON — Sept. 11 marks 20 years since the attacks that brought about a new time in…
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Features

How to Love Little Tokyo

By Lynda Lin Grigsby

August 20, 2021

In normal times, the Nisei Week grand parade attracts a sea of people dancing and shouting in a public display…
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Arts & Entertainment

Tadaima! Virtual Pilgrimage Returns

By Rob Buscher

August 20, 2021

”Picture Bride,” from 1994, stars Yuki Kudo and Tamlyn Tomita and was directed by the late Kayo Hatta. By Rob…
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Aizumi

A Mother’s Take: Life Quality

By Marsha Aizumi

August 20, 2021

I met up with a friend from San Francisco recently, and we started to talk about some quotes that have…
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AARP

Reimagine Everything: As Workplaces Reopen, Family Caregivers Are Worried About Infection Risks and Balancing Their Responsibilities

By Ron Mori

August 20, 2021

We can all agree that caregiving for loved ones has been stressful during the pandemic, many of those who also…
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Commentary & Opinions

Legal-Ease: An Attorney’s Perspective: I Care A Lot

By Judd Matsunaga

August 20, 2021

Perhaps you have seen the 2020 American film on Netflix called “I Care a Lot.” At the 2021 Golden Globes…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t

By David Inoue

August 20, 2021

This past month or so has been pretty amazing for Asian and Asian American sports fans. While JACL was concluding…
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Community

The Hon. Regina M. Rodriguez Assumes Seat on U.S. District Court for Colorado

By P.C. Staff

August 20, 2021

In a formal investiture ceremony held at the Alfred A. Arraj Courthouse in downtown Denver on Aug. 13, the Hon.…
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JACL

JACL Statement on Afghan Refugee Crisis

By JACL National

August 20, 2021

By JACL National The scenes that have come out of Afghanistan in the last few days are all too familiar…
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