Print Issue: 2023

Telling our story since 1929

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Commentary & Opinions

Legal-Ease: An Attorney’s Perspective: Advance Planning for Aging

By Judd Matsunaga

September 22, 2023

Just how long has it been since you’ve “lost your mind”? The possibility of developing dementia is perhaps the most…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: Winning the Battle, But Losing the War

By David Inoue

September 22, 2023

It’s the time of year we recognize the achievements of our annual national scholarship winners. This year was as competitive…
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Commentary & Opinions

Fellows Corner: APALA’s Convention Motivated and Inspired Me to Stay Connected and Engaged

By Bridget Keaveney

September 8, 2023

One year has passed since my participation in the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA)’s border tour of San Diego,…
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Community

Advocating for All
JACL passes R1 and calls for further action for the inclusion of trans and nonbinary members in its continued support of the LGBTQIA+ community.

By Annakai Hayakawa

September 8, 2023

By Annakai Hayakawa, Contributor At the JACL National Council Meeting on July 20 during its recent National Convention in Little…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: Never Forget?

By David Inoue

September 8, 2023

It has now been 22 years since the Sept. 11 attacks horrified and then brought together what was then a…
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Arts & Entertainment

A New Take on ‘Madama Butterfly’ Updates Puccini’s Opera to Modern Times

By Gil Asakawa

September 8, 2023

Even if you haven’t seen the opera, most people know the title “Madama Butterfly,” Giacomo Puccini’s famous work that debuted…
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Arts & Entertainment

‘Show Me the Way to Go to Home’

By Gil Asakawa

September 8, 2023

Manzanar, Distant Mountain Freedom (Photo: Sandy Sugawara) The new art book by Sandy Sugawara and Catiana Garcia-Kilroy captures haunting images…
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Commentary & Opinions

Legal-Ease: An Attorney’s Perspective: Six Ways to Promote Physical Health

By Judd Matsunaga

August 25, 2023

As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass. Physical decline begins in the decade of the 50s, much earlier than…
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Incarceration & Redress

Steadfast JACLer Homer Yasui Dies at 98

By P.C. Staff

August 25, 2023

Last sibling of the famous Yasui Nisei siblings of Hood River, Ore. By P.C. Staff Homer Yasui, the last surviving…
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AARP

Reimagine Everything: Lessons From Hawaii for Keeping Elders Safe in a Disaster

By Craig Gima

August 25, 2023

The wildfires on Maui are a stark reminder that a disaster can happen at any time and that thinking about…
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Features

‘The Impact of Taking Bold Action’

By Annakai Geshlider

August 25, 2023

Panelists recall JACL’s landmark 1994 decision to support same-sex marriage and the impact it had on their lives and the…
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Community

JACL Announces Support for Investigation Into Kei-Ai

By P.C. Staff

August 25, 2023

PSWD governor appears with Save Our Seniors group during JACL Convention. By P.C. Staff Shortly after the afternoon workshop titled…
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Arts & Entertainment

Community Mourns Passing of 3 Wordsmiths

By P.C. Staff

August 11, 2023

Poet Amy Uyematsu, journalists William Hiroto, Martha Nakagawa die. By P.C. Staff William T. Hiroto, Amy Uyematsu and Martha Miiko…
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Community

Keiro and AARP Serve Up Caregiving Advice Over Lunch

By Gil Asakawa

August 11, 2023

The discussion offers tips on providing the best possible care for a loved one and offers thought-provoking questions about the…
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AARP

Reimagine Everything: Grateful for the JACL Scholarship and JACL National Convention

By JR Fujita

August 11, 2023

I was honored to participate in my first JACL National Convention this past July, which was held in Little Tokyo.…
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Features

JACL Breathes Sigh of Relief at Sayonara Gala

By P.C. Staff

August 11, 2023

Alan Nishi (center) accepts his Ruby Pin from Carol Kawamoto. Also pictured (from left) are Paul Uyehara, Travis Nishi, Carol…
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Print Issue: 2023

Telling our story since 1929

JACL passes R1 and calls for further action for the inclusion of trans and nonbinary members in its continued support of the LGBTQIA+ community.