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SCOTUS Ruling on Judges a Win for Trump WASHINGTON — In a 6-3 ruling that split along ideological lines, the…

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After Past Presidents Endorse Ariz.’s SB 1301, Nat’l JACL Clarifies Stance The National JACL released a statement June 17 regarding…

In Tribute to Amache

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Derek Okubo of Denver stamps the Ireichō book. (Photo: Gil Asakawa) The pilgrimage is made more poignant with the Ireichō…

Sacramento JACL Awards 2025 Scholarships

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Pictured (from left) are Sacramento JACL chapter scholarship recipients Eden Engelhardt, Remy Tanamachi, Madeline Sugimoto, Luka Davis, William DeAnda and…

News Briefs

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CAPAC: State Dept.’s Threats ‘Un-American’ WASHINGTON — In response to Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s May 28 announcement the State…

Arts & Entertainment News

Miyamoto’s Reel & Real Life in Review

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Nobuko Miyamoto, in her own words, views herself as an “artivist.” (Photo: Nobuko Miyamoto, courtesy of nobukomiyamoto.org) A documentary film…

‘Third Act’: From Father to Son to Father

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Young Bob Nakamura  (Photo: Robert A. Nakamura. Courtesy of  “Third Act,”  Copyright  © Robert A. Nakamura) Second-gen filmmaker Tad Nakamura…

Trauma, Eventual Healing Explored in ‘The Volunteer’

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The effect of war trauma on Bruce Nakashima is the subject of “The Volunteer.” (Photos: Courtesy of David Brodie) Must-see…

‘Removed by Force’ to Screen at 2 JACL Events

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The documentary “Removed by Force: The Eviction of Hawaiʻi’s Japanese Americans During World II” will be screened at two Los…

National News

JACL, David Inoue Part Ways

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By P.C. Staff A statement from JACL National President Larry Oda issued today announced the departure of David Inoue as…

JACL Award Honorees Announced

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Art Director Leo Akira Yoshimura and USC’s Dr. Carol Folt set to receive awards at the organization’s upcoming National Convention.…

NCAPA Responds to Trump’s First 100 Days

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  Report, webinar push back against anti-immigrant, anti-DEI actions, neglect of due process norms. By George Toshio Johnston, P.C. Senior Editor…

JACL Acknowledges Apology by Wyo. Politician

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State Rep. John Winter calls Heart Mountain Interpretive Center ‘Jap camp.’ By P.C. Staff Following an apology from a member…

JACL Denounces Latest Trump Administration Actions

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Anti-immigrant ‘attacks’ and raids, new travel ban, withdrawal of protected status for Nepalese all draw ire. By P.C. Staff The…

Japanese American Groups Support Black Reparations

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Tsuru for Solidarity members at the Reparations Rally (Photo: Rob Buscher) A national rally in D.C. draws support from across…