Print Issue: 2021

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Features

Dennis Ogawa Shares Memories on Growing Up in Santa Monica

By P.C. Staff

February 19, 2021

The Manzanar-born UH professor recalls his youth in the SoCal beach city. By P.C. Staff “Ogawa from Obama.” That’s how…
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Commentary & Opinions

Reflections: Update on Membership and Fund Development

By Phillip Ozaki

February 19, 2021

I’m deeply honored to be promoted to JACL’s Program Director for Membership and Fund Development and wanted to share a…
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Aizumi

A Mother’s Take: Simple Gifts

By Marsha Aizumi

February 19, 2021

In December, Aiden and I participated in a virtual chat with a Subaru book club in Chicago that recently read…
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Commentary & Opinions

Legal-Ease: An Attorney’s Perspective: You Can’t Be ‘A Little Bit Pregnant’

By Judd Matsunaga

February 19, 2021

What you’re about to read is extremely controversial. But before you write it off as some crazy, far-right conspiracy theory,…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: We’re Not Alone in Facing Anti-Asian Hate, But We Also Need to Be There for Others

By David Inoue

February 19, 2021

It was almost a year ago to the day that I was texting and calling with Kakehashi chaperones discussing whether…
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JACL

JACL 2021 National Convention Announcement

By P.C. Staff

February 19, 2021

Due to the ongoing safety issues presented by the Covid-19 pandemic, the JACL National Board has decided to postpone a…
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AARP

Reimagine Everything: AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

By Ron Mori

February 19, 2021

Tax season is here, and I’m happy to report that the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program has adjusted to our new…
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Incarceration & Redress

JACL Applauds House Hearing on HR 40

By JACL National

February 17, 2021

HR40 Would Form Commission to Study African American Reparations Today the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil…
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Arts & Entertainment

Documentary Tells Pat Morita’s Triumphs, Tragedies

By P.C. Staff

February 5, 2021

After the success of “Karate Kid,” Pat Morita landed the lead role in the short-lived police drama “Ohara.” By P.C.…
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Features

‘Look Toward the Mountain: Stories From Heart Mountain Incarceration Camp’

By Rob Buscher

February 5, 2021

Jishiro Miyauchi’s painting titled “Heart Mountain.” (Photo: Courtesy of the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation) A new 10-episode podcast, set to…
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AARP

Reimagine Everything: The U.K. Variant

By Ron Mori

February 5, 2021

New research has shown that the fast-spreading United Kingdom coronavirus variant has more symptoms than those infected with the original…
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Arts & Entertainment

Nikkei Voice: Corky Lee, the Most Important Asian American Photographer That People Didn’t Know About

By Gil Asakawa

February 5, 2021

A great American photographer died on Jan. 27 at a hospital in Queens, N.Y., his hometown. But you might not…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: Racism Isn’t Always Obviously Intentional, But Taking Responsibility Is

By David Inoue

February 5, 2021

Every Feb. 19, we take time to recall this as the day in 1942 that President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed…
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Community

JACL Legacy Fund Grants 2021 Program Announcement

By JACL National

February 5, 2021

The JACL Legacy Fund Grants Committee is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for 2021 Legacy Fund…
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Community

Opposition to Plans for Former Keiro Sites Remain as Feb. 1 Deadline Arrives

By P.C. Staff

January 31, 2021

Pair of Petitions Aim to Stall, Stop Scenario Set in Motion in 2016 By P.C. Staff With just days to…
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AARP

Reimagine Everything: Questions Remain About the Coronavirus Vaccine as It Continues to Roll Out Across the U.S.

By Ron Mori

January 22, 2021

As we welcome a new year, there continues to be much optimism regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. However, there are also…
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