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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: See You in Philly!

By David Inoue

May 10, 2024

Four years ago, we were in the midst of a worldwide pandemic but also planning for the 2024 elections. Already…
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Community

Challenges to Democracy Examined

By P.C. Staff

May 10, 2024

From left, “Our Fragile Democracy” panel discussion participants Gabriel Chin, Susan Kamei, Damon Brown, Lisa Doi and Clay Zhu on…
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Commentary & Opinions

Reflections: P.C. Reinvigorates its Spring Campaign

By John Saito Jr.

May 10, 2024

Since 2017, newspaper subscribers to the Pacific Citizen have been paying a fee for the printed edition of the P.C.…
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JACL

JACL Issues Statement Urging Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

By JACL National

May 9, 2024

Organization backs Biden administration’s efforts amid external, internal pressure. By P.C. Staff The National JACL on Thursday issued a statement…
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AARP

Reimagine Everything: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

By JR Fujita

April 26, 2024

Each May, we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. There are an estimated 24.7 million Asian…
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Community

Celebration of Life for Judge Raymond S. Uno

By P.C. Staff

April 26, 2024

A Celebration of Life was held for Judge Raymond S. Uno at the Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House at the…
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Community

Ron Wakabayashi to Receive the Sue Kunitomi Embrey Legacy Award at 55th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage

By Manzanar Committee

April 26, 2024

Attorney Don Tamaki will be the event’s keynote speaker. LOS ANGELES — Ron Wakabayashi, former regional director of the U.S.…
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Arts & Entertainment

OK, Boomers — the Sansei Rockers Are Back

By P.C. Staff

April 26, 2024

All generations are welcome as the old school rock ’n’ soul band gets ready to tear the roof off the…
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Features

Circles of Trust

By Emily Murase

April 26, 2024

Delicious food offerings await attendees of the 2023 Nikkei Community Picnic, which is sponsored by organizations and businesses of the…
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Community

A First Small Step Before a Giant Leap

By P.C. Staff

April 26, 2024

First Street North breaks ground on a transformative project for Little Tokyo. By P.C. Staff Whether one looks at it…
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Aizumi

A Mother’s Take: All Are Welcome

By Marsha Aizumi

April 26, 2024

In March, my husband and I had the opportunity to speak at the San Gabriel City Council meeting. My husband…
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National

News Briefs

By P.C. Staff

April 26, 2024

USC Nixes Speeches, Commencement In the aftermath of University of Southern California taking the unprecedented step of canceling 2024 valedictorian…
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Commentary & Opinions

Legal-Ease/An Attorney’s Perspective: Don’t Drink the Water

By Judd Matsunaga

April 26, 2024

If you’re traveling to Mexico, people will tell you, “Don’t drink the water.” Why? Drinking contaminated, or unclean, water can…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: Protest Is as Normal a Part of College as Instant Ramen

By David Inoue

April 26, 2024

In the past year as my kids have taken a liking to Shin Ramyun and Cup Noodles, we have more…
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Commentary & Opinions

Letters to the Editor

April 26, 2024

Dear Editor, Nikkei4Palestine objects to JACL President Larry Oda’s mischaracterization of our collective demands in the Vol. 178, No. 3,…
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Community

SoCal JACL Chapters Install 2024 Officers, Board Members

By P.C. Staff

April 12, 2024

San Fernando Valley, Ventura County, Riverside chapters usher in the Year of the Dragon. By P.C. Staff “Aware of the…
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