One Small Step For JACL — And A Giant Leap For Its Future?
JACL National President Larry Oda (left) addresses the audience as panelists Lisa Doi, Sheldon Arakaki, Lisa Shiosaki Olsen, moderator Susan…
Print Issue: 2023
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Unfolding History
By Gil AsakawaTwo readings brought dramatic moments to the JACL National Convention. By Gil Asakawa, Contributor The JACL National Convention offered different…
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Creating Change
By P.C. StaffAn inspirational week at JACL’s National Convention reignites conversations about how to keep the nearly 100-year-old civil rights organization at…
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Reflections: This Convention Was One for the Books!
This convention was certainly one for the books! I first want to thank everyone who attended for their patience and…
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A Mother’s Take: Let Them Lead the Way
As I began to write about my experience at the JACL National Convention, I remember thinking about the words sung…
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From the Executive Director: A Successful Convention, But in Need of Your Help
By David InoueWhen I was 16 years old, I got my first paid regular job working as a bagger at the local…
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Wildfires Burn Parts of Maui, Including Historic Tourist Town
(AP) The search of the wildfire wreckage on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Aug. 10 revealed a wasteland of…
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June Sato Dies June 15 at Age 94
By P.C. StaffShe was married to former JACL National President Frank Sato for 70 years. June Noriko Matsusawa Sato died of natural…
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A Mother’s Take: Proud Mary
I had always thought that “Pride” was a negative word. I used to live in Arcadia, Calif., where there were…
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Legal-Ease: An Attorney’s Perspective: When Aging Parents Need Help
We just got word that my cousin from Chicago just passed away. Bruce Matsunaga died at 76 years of age.…
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From the Executive Director: Last Call!
By David InoueIt’s been a while since I’ve been at a bar late enough to hear the shouts of “Last Call,” but…
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JACL President: I’ll See You in Los Angeles
By Larry OdaI look forward to seeing you in Little Tokyo Los Angeles to be “Rooted in Community,” July 20-23. This year’s…
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JANM Fundraising Gala Hauls in $1.35 mil
By P.C. StaffThe event honors supporters in advance of a campaign to expand the museum’s influence. By P.C. Staff LOS ANGELES —…
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Japanese Gov’t Honors Writer Gil Asakawa
By P.C. StaffThe P.C. contributor is set to receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays, honor. By P.C.…
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Reimagine Everything: It’s Always Good to Have a Disaster Plan and Emergency Kit Supplies
By Craig GimaWhen Hurricane Iwa hit Hawai`i in 1982, Gerry Silva huddled with his family under the dining room table in his…
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Fellows Corner: My Experience at the Jerome/Rohwer Pilgrimage
In early May, I had the privilege of embarking on a four-day pilgrimage to Little Rock, Ark., where I stepped…