Two Seattle Broadcast Journalists Win AAJA National Award
Director Ryan Yamamoto and producer Suzanne Phan were honored by the AAJA for their work on the documentary “Arnold Knows…
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Not Sayonara: The Fight for Justice Continues
JACL National President Gary Mayeda, left, with JoAnn Macbeth and Hampden Macbeth, the widow and son of the late Angus…
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JACL 48th National Convention: Strategic Planning in Order
JACL chapter delegates participate attentively at the National Council meeting during the 48th JACL National Convention in Washington, D.C. (Photo:…
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A Master of the Arts
A 2013 Guthrie Theater presentation of Mu Performing Arts production of playwright Rick Shiomi’s “Yellow Fever.” Now approaching the fifth…
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A Multifaceted Community
Nikkei Cultural Society of Lethbridge and Area Minyo Dancers. Uprooted from their homes during World War II, Japanese Canadians that…
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Pickled Mackerel? You Bet
(Photo: YouTube) Building upon the nostalgia of his grandmother’s cooking, James Beard-nominated rising chef Brady Williams embraces the old and…
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Registration Now Open for the Sixth Annual Heart Mountain Pilgrimage
NJAMF Chair Cal Shintani, HMWF Chair Shirley Ann Higuchi, keynote speaker Luis Valdez, HMWF Vice-Chair Doug Nelson and former Wyoming…
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‘Bronzeville, Little Tokyo’
Customers and shopkeepers interact in Little Tokyo/Bronzeville. Community Intersections are revisited at the 33rd Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.…
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Topaz Bus Makes a 75-Year Round Trip
Participants of the 2017 Topaz pilgrimage gather for a group photo at the site of the marker for the Topaz…
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The Power to Make a Difference
Judy K. Sakaki was officially sworn in as the seventh president of Sonoma State University on April 20. She is…
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Manzanar Pilgrimage: ‘Never Again, to Anyone, Anywhere!’
More than 2,000 participants — a record number — attended the 48th annual Manzanar Pilgrimage on April 29. By Charles…
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Monument to 1942 Japanese American Removal Dedicated
Brian Maeda (at the lectern) introduces his older brother, Arnold Maeda (waving) to the crowd assembled at the Venice Japanese…
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Yuji Okumoto’s Kona Kitchen Is a Family Affair Actor-Restaurateur Keeps a Lot on His Plate
Okumoto Family, from left: Yuji, Mari, Emi, Keilee and Angie. In 2002, Hollywood’s animated feature “Lilo & Stitch” taught the…
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Japanese Latin American Delegation Receives Favorable Hearing
Art Shibayama testifies in Washington, D.C., however, a ruling may not come for several years. By Martha Nakagawa, Contributor Isamu…
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George Takei Still Boldly Trekking to New Frontiers
New Frontiers curator Jeff Yang, George Takei and JANM board of trustees Vice Chair Wendy Shiba meet the press on…
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Topaz Museum Grand Opening Set for July 7-8
A full day of activities is planned to mark the museum’s new exhibits. It’s official! The grand opening for the…
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‘Never Give Up! Minoru Yasui and the Fight for Justice’ World Premiere Set
The documentary film honoring the civil rights pioneer will premiere March 28 in Salem, Ore. On March 28 — Minoru…
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‘Righting a Wrong’
The Army jacket worn by Junwo ”Jimmy” Yamashita when he was a member of the 100th Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team.…