Print Issue: 2026

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Florin JACL-Sacramento Valley Awards Scholarships

By Florin JACL-Sacramento Valley Chapter

June 19, 2026

The chapter recognizes five local high school seniors. By Florin JACL-Sacramento Valley Chapter The Florin JACL chapter announced the…
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Commentary & Opinions

From the Executive Director: Let Us Not Forget What Americans Are Capable Of

By Lilly Simmering

June 19, 2026

This year is significant for the United States. Not only is the nation celebrating its 250th birthday, but it is…
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Community

JACL National Convention to Bring Together Community Leaders, Advocates and Future Changemakers

By P.C. Staff

June 19, 2026

The confab will feature timely discussions on civil rights, immigration, reparations, youth leadership, historic preservation and a special performance by…
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JACL

Kyoko Oda Dead at 80

By P.C. Staff

June 5, 2026

Lifelong educator sought reconcilliation, harmony. By P.C. Staff Some knew her as Mrs. Oda. To others, she was Principal Oda.…
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JACL

Rep. Barney Frank Dies at 86

By P.C. Staff

June 5, 2026

Congressman was ’80s redress campaign leader. By P.C. Staff Barney Frank died May 19. The quick-witted Democrat who served for…
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Community

Memorial Day: Paying Tribute in Little Tokyo

By P.C. Staff

June 5, 2026

L.A.’s Japanese American community gathers to honor its fallen ranks. By P.C. Staff Solemnity and gratitude were the bywords in…
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Commentary & Opinions

Legal-Ease — An Attorney’s Perspective: Aging With Humor

By Judd Matsunaga

June 5, 2026

American comedian Henny Youngman was famous for his mastery of the “one-liner,” the most famous being, “Take my wife .…
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Features

Growing ‘Tiny Tokyo’

By Gil Asakawa

June 5, 2026

A mixed-use site with residences, a Japanese grocer and a Buddhist temple, Sakura Square is the hub of Denver’s Japanese…
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Community

Memory as Responsibility

By Katie Masano Hill

June 5, 2026

The 78th Annual Memorial Day Service highlights humanity and the importance of carrying forward their stories. By Katie Masano Hill,…
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JACL

JACL Hires Lilly Simmering as Exec Director

June 5, 2026

Interim ED Saki Mori to stay on temporarily during transition. By P.C. Staff. The Japanese American Citizens League has tapped…
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Community

NY/SC Adds to IDC Youth Board

By Alex Tokita

June 5, 2026

By Alex Tokita, IDC Youth Rep. The Intermountain District Council Youth Board has been going strong and is continuing to…
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Community

JACL CFO Resigns

By P.C. Staff

June 4, 2026

Tom Fernandez departs after just over 3 years as budget chief. By P.C. Staff JACL Director of Finance/CFO Thomas Fernandez…
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Community

JACL Agrees With Tule Lake’s Endangered Site Status

By P.C. Staff

May 27, 2026

National Trust for Historic Preservation includes TL in its ‘11 Most Endangered’ list. By P.C. Staff The Japanese American Citizens…
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Arts & Entertainment

Gardena Valley JCI Is Site of Concert With Effron, Atreo

By P.C. Staff

May 15, 2026

GLA JACL, Intercollegiate Nikkei Council Co-Sponsor May 30 Concert The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of JACL is co-sponsoring a live…
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Commentary & Opinions

Has the Time Come for the JACL to Fade Into History?

By Ron Ikejiri

May 15, 2026

Recently, a group of old Sansei (yes, I know most think Sansei are “old”) got together to share ideas on…
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Arts & Entertainment

Manzanar-Related Double-Feature Set

By George Toshio Johnston

May 15, 2026

The Manzanar Guayule Project team was led by California Institute of Technology scientist Robert A. Emerson (seated at center) and…
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