Print Issue: 2021

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Arts & Entertainment

Stories of Resistance Draw Upon History

By P.C. Staff

July 2, 2021

A new graphic novel makes an offer that can’t be refused. By P.C. Staff In recent years, different aspects of…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: If You Support JACL, You Should Also Support Critical Race Theory

By David Inoue

July 2, 2021

CORRECTION Following is a clarification from “The Legacy Continues” story that appeared in the June 23-July 1, 2021, issue. Author’s…
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AARP

Reimagine Everything: Wish of a Lifetime From AARP

By Ron Mori

June 18, 2021

We can all use some good news, and here’s your opportunity to nominate a special someone in your life with…
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Aizumi

A Mother’s Take: Coming Back Home With Pride

By Marsha Aizumi

June 18, 2021

June is PRIDE month, and I thought this would be a good opportunity to feature one of my dear friends,…
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Commentary & Opinions

Legal-Ease: An Attorney’s Perspective: Alzheimer’s and Dementia

By Judd Matsunaga

June 18, 2021

Not too long ago, I was able to visit with an old childhood friend. After the initial greetings, we sat…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: Partnerships That Make Us Stronger

By David Inoue

June 18, 2021

JACL has benefited from years of partnership with other individuals, organizations, coalitions and, more recently, corporations. One of the lessons…
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Community

Florin JACL Announces 2021 Scholarship Winners

By Florin JACL-Sacramento Valley Chapter

June 4, 2021

The chapter recognizes the achievements of four outstanding high school students. By Florin JACL Chapter The Florin JACL chapter is…
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National

Testimony Given in Support of the Japanese American Confinement Education Act

By Floyd Mori, JACL National, P.C. Staff

June 4, 2021

The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands holds a hearing to reauthorize the JACS program.…
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Arts & Entertainment

A Cartoonist, a Bird and a Passion Project

By Lynda Lin Grigsby

June 4, 2021

Cartoonist and animator Willie Ito and his relentless drive to bring a bird named Maggie from page to screen. At…
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Arts & Entertainment

Ito Draws on Memories for ‘City of Ghosts’

By P.C. Staff

June 4, 2021

Episode of “City of Ghosts” titled “The Sort of Japanese Restaurant” The Netflix cartoon combines kids, apparitions and a new…
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Community

Radio Station KFI Suspends Talk Show Host, Producer

By P.C. Staff

June 4, 2021

Tim Conway Jr.’s skit targets Japanese American with inappropriate accent. By P.C. Staff In 2018, when Keith Kawamoto saw a…
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Community

Berkeley JACL Honors Future Leaders and Accomplished Pioneers

By Berkeley JACL

June 4, 2021

The chapter pays tribute to its Scholarship, Pioneer and Youth Leadership Awards winners. By Berkeley JACL Chapter The Berkeley JACL…
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Community

NCWNP District Holds 2021 Gala Recognition Awards and Celebration

By Nikki Hikari

June 4, 2021

All proceeds from the virtual event will be donated to the Greg Marutani Memorial Fund. By Nikki Hikari The Northern…
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Community

Paul Goodman Undergoes Bone Marrow Transplant

June 4, 2021

Following is an update on Paul Goodman, who was first featured in the Pacific Citizen’s Feb. 19-March 4, 2021, issue.…
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Commentary & Opinions

Youth Perspective : ‘What Are You?’

By Noah Kurima

June 4, 2021

“What are you?” It is such a straightforward question. But for many Japanese Americans in my generation, the answer is…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: Join Us in Community at the 2021 JACL Virtual Convention

By David Inoue

June 4, 2021

June is the month for weddings. June is also LGBT Pride month, when we celebrate the achievements and contributions of…
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