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History to Air ‘Hidden Heroes: The Nisei Soldiers of WWII’

GFBNEC Touts Docu on Japanese American soldiers LOS ANGELES — The Go for Broke National Education Center has announced that…

P.C. EditorNovember 11, 2021

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Bad Guys No More

Once relegated to playing villains, nerds and martial artists, Asian American actors today are breaking that age-old stereotype, proving that…

P.C. EditorSeptember 10, 2021

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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…

P.C. EditorAugust 20, 2021

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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…

P.C. EditorJune 4, 2021

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Ito Draws on Memories for ‘City of Ghosts’

Episode of “City of Ghosts” titled “The Sort of Japanese Restaurant” The Netflix cartoon combines kids, apparitions and a new…

P.C. EditorJune 4, 2021

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Twin Cities JACL Collaborates on a PBS Documentary Honoring the MIS

The original program was created by the Twin Cities PBS as part of its ‘Minnesota Experience’ series. By JACL Twin…

P.C. EditorMay 21, 2021

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‘The Great American Gunshow’

An interview with theater artist Makoto Hirano reveals his thoughts on gun culture and its impact on Asian Americans and…

P.C. EditorApril 23, 2021

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JACL Co-Sponsors ‘Never List’ Screening, Discussion

Keiko Agena The JACL has announced that it is co-hosting a special movie event and panel discussion for “The Never…

P.C. EditorMarch 12, 2021

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NHK World-Japan Airing Programs to Mark 10th Anniversary of 2011 Earthquake

Internationally renowned actor Ken Watanabe views the devastation in Japan following the March 11, 2011 earthquake. (Photo: NHK World-Japan) Two-Month…

P.C. EditorMarch 10, 2021

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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.…

P.C. EditorFebruary 5, 2021