Delayed But Not Denied & Boy, Interrupted
Serving as Mt. Diablo’s Class of 1942 student body officers were, from left, Elva Mae Peters (chair of entertainment), Sumiko…
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Consoling All the Spirits of World War II
This preliminary rendering shows the Irehi or Spirit Consoling Structure early in the design process, with projection technology and gold…
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‘Free Chol Soo Lee’ Reframes an Infamous Injustice
Chol Soo Lee, center, is the subject of “Free Chol Soo Lee,” a documentary directed by Julie Ha and Eugene…
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All In This Together
This guard tower at Manzanar now keeps watch over the former WRA Center, the sparse landscape and the mountains. Onscreen,…
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The Congressional Gold Medal:
An Accomplishment for the AgesSusumu Ito, in the red, white and blue garrison cap and displaying his Congressional Gold Medal, is flanked by members…
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Sayonara, Fletcher Bowron Square?
Steven Nagano, center, does not believe the downtown Los Angeles mall pictured to be named to honor Fletcher Bowron (pictured…
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‘When Can We Go Back to America?’ Tackles Weighty Topic
Susan Kamei’s book relays the journey of mainland Japanese Americans. By George Toshio Johnston, P.C. Senior Editor, Digital & Social…
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How to Love Little Tokyo
In normal times, the Nisei Week grand parade attracts a sea of people dancing and shouting in a public display…
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Tadaima! Virtual Pilgrimage Returns
”Picture Bride,” from 1994, stars Yuki Kudo and Tamlyn Tomita and was directed by the late Kayo Hatta. By Rob…
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Bob Matsumoto Will Never Stop Asking, ‘What’s the Big Idea?’
“Remembrance,” shown behind Bob Matsumoto, is a symbol of the loss of freedom and dignity of the Japanese American community.…
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A Cartoonist, a Bird and a Passion Project
Cartoonist and animator Willie Ito and his relentless drive to bring a bird named Maggie from page to screen. At…
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Memoir Illuminates Duckworth’s Tragedies, Triumphs
The Illinois senator’s ‘Every Day Is a Gift’ revisits the life of a soldier, senator and mother. By George Toshio…
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Safety in the Time of Hate and the Coronavirus
Chief Roy Nakamura takes a moment to chat with community members at the April 28 event. For Japanese Americans, there…
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Daniel James Brown, Densho Are ‘Facing the Mountain’
“Facing the Mountain: The True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II,” is the new book by author…
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The JA Community Brings Hope for Paul
Paul Goodman’s journey to find a bone marrow donor has been well-documented in efforts to raise awareness for thousands of…
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Documentary Tells Pat Morita’s Triumphs, Tragedies
After the success of “Karate Kid,” Pat Morita landed the lead role in the short-lived police drama “Ohara.” By P.C.…
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‘Look Toward the Mountain: Stories From Heart Mountain Incarceration Camp’
Jishiro Miyauchi’s painting titled “Heart Mountain.” (Photo: Courtesy of the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation) A new 10-episode podcast, set to…
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COVID-19 and 2020: Is Hope Finally on the Horizon?
Yosh Nakano, who has for more than 10 years been an advocate for boosting one’s immune system via glutathione enhancement…