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Community

Topaz Museum Announces New Executive Director

July 3, 2026

Meg Hutchins assumes the position from Jane Beckwith, who was honored recently with the 2026 AASLH Award of Excellence. DELTA,…
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Features

The Future of Asian American Studies Arrives

By George Toshio Johnston

July 3, 2026

The multimedia textbook ‘Foundations and Futures’ brings college-level curricula to all. By George Toshio Johnston, P.C. Senior Editor ‘There is nothing…
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JACL

Introducing JACL National Board Candidates

July 3, 2026

Elections are set to take place Aug. 1 at the organization’s annual National Convention. The Nominations Committee reports the following…
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Community

Kinokuniya Turns Page With Relaunch

By P.C. Staff

July 3, 2026

The beloved bookstore celebrates a new, much larger store in Little Tokyo. By P.C. Staff A week after its “soft…
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JACL

Upcoming JACL National Convention Highlights

July 3, 2026

There is still time to register for the annual confab in Las Vegas. With JACL’s National Convention in Las Vegas…
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Commentary & Opinions

Letter to the Editor

By Kent Kawai

July 3, 2026

Dear Editor, It is time for change. As president of the South Bay chapter and an active member of the…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: ‘Reigniting our Purpose and Mission’

By Lilly Simmering

July 3, 2026

This year’s JACL National Convention will take place at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel from July 28- Aug. 2. Our…
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JACL

JACL Lauds Rejection of Attempt to Circumvent 14th Amendment

By P.C. Staff

June 30, 2026

Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision affirms birthright citizenship. By P.C. Staff The Japanese American Citizens League issued a statement today concurring…
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JACL

JACL Expresses Disappointment with SCOTUS Rulings

By P.C. Staff

June 24, 2026

Pair of 6-3 decisions allow White Houseto block asylum seekers, let DHS revoke TPS. By P.C. Staff Invoking “The New…
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Community

News Briefs

June 19, 2026

Judge Orders Restoration of Sites That ‘Disparage’ Targeted by EO 14253 In support of plaintiffs opposed to rewriting the “Nation’s…
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National

JANM Gala Throws Down $112 Mil Gauntlet

By George Toshio Johnston

June 19, 2026

By George Toshio Johnston, P.C. Senior Editor ‘If an institution is created to preserve the lessons of constitutional failure, if…
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National

JANM Welcomes the Future

By George Toshio Johnston

June 19, 2026

Takei energizes an Interactive StoryFile digital avatar project. By George Toshio Johnston, Senior Editor It’s the stuff of science fiction:…
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Features

From Walls to Wearables

By Athena Mari Asklipiadis

June 19, 2026

Robert Vargas (left) and Edward James Olmos at the Japangeles store wearing custom jackets by Kuroyanagi (Photo: Hiroshi Kuroyanagi) …
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Community

GLA Sends Off Six With Scholarships

By P.C. Staff

June 19, 2026

Guest speaker Seia Watanabe urges recipients to remain committed to community. By P.C. Staff The Greater Los Angeles JACL chapter…
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Commentary & Opinions

Letter to the Editor

June 19, 2026

Dear Editor, It’s with extremely high interest that I read the commentary by Ron Ikejiri regarding the future of the…
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Community

San Fernando Valley Fetes 2026 Scholars

By P.C. Staff

June 19, 2026

Community Center, JACL chapter honor college-bound youth, remember Kyoko Oda. By P.C. Staff The late — and beloved — Kyoko…
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