Print Issue: 2022

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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: Where Do We Go From Here?

By David Inoue

July 29, 2022

Thirty-four years ago this week, Congress passed and President Ronald Reagan signed into law the Civil Liberties Act of 1988,…
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Military & Veterans

Biden Awards Medal of Honor to Four for Vietnam War Heroism

By Associated Press

July 15, 2022

Spc. Dennis M. Fujii and the late-SSgt. Edward N. Kaneshiro, both of Hawaii, are recognized during the July 5 White…
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Arts & Entertainment

‘Who Killed Vincent Chin?’ Returns to PBS

By P.C. Staff

July 15, 2022

The much-honored documentary still packs a wallop. By P.C. Staff Within a year of the June 23, 1983, death of…
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JACL

Fellows Corner: Don’t Miss These Program Highlights at JACL’s National Convention!

By Bridget Keaveney

July 15, 2022

By Bridget Keaveney, JACL Norman Mineta Policy Fellow Greetings! My name is Bridget Keaveney (she/her), and I serve as the…
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JACL

JACL Announces 2022 Japanese American of the Biennium Awardees

By JACL National

July 15, 2022

Sam Mihara and Dianne Fukami will be recognized at the organization’s upcoming National Convention next month. By JACL National The…
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Commentary & Opinions

Legal-Ease: An Attorney’s Perspective: The Health Benefits of Pets

By Judd Matsunaga

July 15, 2022

What pet lovers have known for centuries, scientific studies have now confirmed — pets enhance the quality and quantity of…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: Our Bodies, Our Choice

By David Inoue

July 15, 2022

As we approach convention, this is my last column before convention convenes on Aug. 3 with the National Board Meeting…
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National

Japan’s Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Assassinated

By Associated Press

July 15, 2022

NARA, Japan (AP) — Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated July 8 on a street in western Japan by…
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JACL

JACL Sends Condolences in Response to the Assassination of Former Prime Minister Abe

By JACL National

July 15, 2022

By JACL National Like the rest of the world, JACL is shocked and saddened by the assassination of Japan’s former…
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Arts & Entertainment

Love Letters to Our Cousin Vincent Chin

By Lynda Lin Grigsby

July 15, 2022

Vincent Chin has been with author Paula Yoo for over half of her life. (Photo: Jarod Lew) Stories are the…
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JACL

JACL Saddened by Recent Attack on Family in Portland

By JACL National

July 15, 2022

By JACL National A family was assaulted in Portland, Ore., on July 2 while bicycling in a well-traveled and public…
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Arts & Entertainment

‘Sansei Granddaughters’ Journey: From Remembrance to Resistance’

June 24, 2022

A new exhibit set to open at the Shops at Tanforan features the work of five noted third-generation Japanese American…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: JACL Convention: Exactly What We Need Right Now

By David Inoue

June 24, 2022

This past week has been one of incredible highs and lows, which will continue into this coming week. The week…
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Commentary & Opinions

What May Means to Someone Who’s Japanese and Jewish

By Matthew Weisbly

June 24, 2022

By Matthew Weisbly In the United States, we recognize the month of May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific…
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Commentary & Opinions

A Remembrance of a Dear Friend, Norman Y. Mineta

By Mas Hashimoto

June 24, 2022

By Mas Hashimoto, JACL Watsonville-Santa Cruz Chapter I’ve been very fortunate in having many great friends during my lifetime. Norman…
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Community

SELANOCO Eleven Plus One

By SELANOCO JACL

June 24, 2022

In anticipation of the upcoming JACL National Convention, one chapter hopes to inspire others in recruiting the next generation of…
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